2015 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
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
27.3
Severity index
Severity index 27.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Audi Q7 ranks 134 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 6% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 12 | 27.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 15.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 13.6% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 9.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | 9.1% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 6.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 12 of 44 complaints (27.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
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.