Audi Q7 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi Q7 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2017 has the most complaints per year, at 14 (319 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 29 complaints), 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints), and 2020 at 1 (from 28 complaints). The Audi Q7 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2017 Audi Q7, 98 of 319 complaints name Exterior lighting.
Data as of .
2012
2024
2020
2025–26
Audi Q7 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi Q7. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 21 |
| 2025 → Too early | 8 | 16 | 2 | Back-over prevention | 21 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 1 | 2 | 3 | Unknown or other, Lane departure | 21 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 20.5 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 21 |
| 2021 → | 11 | 74 | 9 | Electrical system | 20.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 1 | 28 | 5 | Electrical system | 19.5 |
| 2019 → | 6 | 62 | 4 | Suspension | 21 |
| 2018 → | 10 | 142 | 3 | Engine | 21 |
| 2017 → Most | 14 | 319 | 7 | Exterior lighting | 21.5 |
| 2015 → | 3 | 44 | 2 | Engine | 20 |
| 2014 → | 2 | 45 | 2 | Fuel and propulsion system | 20 |
| 2013 → | 1 | 43 | 3 | Fuel and propulsion system | 20 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 0 | 29 | 4 | Fuel and propulsion system | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (common US fills; confirm by engine) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/55R18 to 295/35R21 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 17V-298 covers certain 2013-2017 Audi Q7 gasoline vehicles (with Q5 in the same campaign): the fuel-pump flange may crack and leak fuel; dealers replace cracked flanges or apply protective film. Campaign 23V-086 covers certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles where the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label is incorrect (FMVSS 110 / Part 567); dealers install an overlay label with the correct rear GAWR. Shared unit counts apply when other Audi models are listed.
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- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic (common US fills) · 5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/60R18 to 285/45R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 19V-035 covers certain 2016-2018 Audi Q7 vehicles (with A6, A7, and A8 in the same campaign): left and right fuel rails may leak fuel; dealers replace both rails. Campaign 16V-641 covers certain 2017 Q7 vehicles where the third-row seat back may move forward under load (FMVSS 207); dealers install an additional support bracket. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; multi-model unit counts are shared.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q7 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 0 (from 29 complaints), 2024 at 1 (from 2 complaints), and 2020 at 1 (from 28 complaints).
Which Audi Q7 year has the most owner complaints?
2017 has the most complaints per year, at 14 (319 complaints). On the 2017 Audi Q7, 98 of 319 complaints name Exterior lighting.
How do Audi Q7 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi Q7 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi Q7 years are too early to compare?
The Audi Q7 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2018 Audi Q7?
4M generation (2017-on).
What oil does a recent Audi Q7 take?
US generation notes commonly list 0W-20 full synthetic; confirm the Audi/VW oil standard for your engine in the manual.
What tire sizes does an Audi Q7 use?
4M US fits commonly span about 255/60R18 to 285/45R20 depending on trim.