Reliable Auto DB

2014 Audi Q7 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Audi Q7 holds 45 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Fuel pump.

2012 Audi Q7
Photo by Matti Blume, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

45

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (11 of 45), then Engine (10) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Q7 has 43 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 44 complaints, 3 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Audi Q7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Labels 2023-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 23V086000
Summary 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Recall Fuel pump 2017-05-03 · NHTSA campaign 17V298000
Summary 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.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

Complaints by component (45 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
11
Engine
10
Electrical system
7
Fuel system, gasoline
6
Speed control
5
Powertrain
4
Air bags
3
Suspension
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Steering
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Structure
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Show 11 more Show less
Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

420141201532017820185201962020220211202242023620244202512026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle at a dealer, the team observed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, there was fuel…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2026-07-24
  • "Gas leak under left passenger side of the vehicle."
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-10-20
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the warning light on the instrument panel. The message "Low Coolant" was displayed. In…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2025-08-29
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2025-06-13
  • "Component/System That Failed: The airbag system failed to deploy during a frontal collision. The vehicle’s front driver and passenger airbags did not activate at the time of impact. The airbag system is still present in…"
    Air bags · filed 2025-05-31

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Audi Q7 SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Q7 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $4300
Q7 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $4450

Specs and fitment

4L generation, 2012–2015
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.

Compare

Previous year 2013 Audi Q7 Next year 2015 Audi Q7 See every Audi Q7 model year →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi Q7 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Audi Q7 holds 45 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Q7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Labels and Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2014 Audi Q7?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (11 of 45), then Engine (10) and Electrical system (7). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2014 Audi Q7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Q7 has 43 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2015 has 44 complaints, 3 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Audi Q7 been recalled?

The 2014 Audi Q7 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Audi Q7?

Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2014 Audi Q7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Audi Q7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Audi Q7 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.