32
recalls
The Audi Q7 has 32 recalls covering 1.52 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (11). The 2026 Audi Q7 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 122 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
32
Most for 2021: 11
Units affected
1.52M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
122
-29.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
16 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 15.7% risk | |
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 15.7% risk | |
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | SUV · AWD | 15.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2014 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2013 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 18.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Audi Q7, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
122 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine209
- Electrical system203
- Exterior lighting167
- Fuel/propulsion system139
- Unknown or other112
- Suspension66
- Steering58
- Complaints
- 1,048
- Crashes reported
- 34
- Fires reported
- 7
- People injured
- 97
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Audi Q7 by component
- Air bags6 · 43K units
- Fuel system, gasoline6 · 540K units
- Back over prevention4 · 536K units
- Seat belts3 · 52K units
- Steering2 · 237 units
- Structure2 · 118K units
- Suspension2 · 41K units
- Electrical system1 · 44K units
Audi Q7 recalls
The 25 newest of 32
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Audi Q7 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2026 Audi Q7. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?
32 recalls cover the Audi Q7, for 1.52 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Audi Q7?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Audi Q7?
Engine: named in 209 of the 1,048 safety complaints about the Audi Q7, then electrical system (203). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.