Audi Q7: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi Q7 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13.8 Low | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2013 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1245.0 High | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2014 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 63.6 Medium | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| 2015 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27.3 Low | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 316 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 39.9 Medium | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2018 | 141 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 25.5 Low | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 61 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 32.8 Low | STEERING |
| 2020 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 56.0 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2021 | 67 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 77.6 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2025 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 Low | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
Across 10 model years, the 2013 Audi Q7 carries the highest severity index (1245.0, driven by fuel/propulsion system), while the 2025 is the cleanest at 0.0.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.