2019 Audi Q7: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
61
Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
32.8
Severity index
Severity index 32.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Audi Q7 ranks 80 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 35% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 10 | 16.4% |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | 16.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 14.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 13.1% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 5 | 8.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 8.2% |
| ENGINE | 5 | 8.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 6.6% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 10 of 61 complaints (16.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V114000 | 20/02/2019 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen. |
| 20V658000 | 27/10/2020 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. |
| 20V149000 | 16/03/2020 | STEERING | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control. |
| 20V093000 | 19/02/2020 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate. |
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.