2014 Audi Q7: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
44
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
63.6
Severity index
Severity index 63.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Audi Q7 ranks 85 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 39% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 25.0% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 22.7% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 15.9% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 5 | 11.4% |
| GASOLINE | 5 | 11.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 11.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 9.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 11 of 44 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V298000 | 03/05/2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. |
| 23V086000 | 15/02/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.