Reliable Auto DB

2015 Audi Q7 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Audi Q7 has 44 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 3 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
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Complaints

44

Per year

3

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 44), then Fuel and propulsion system (7) and Powertrain (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2017

The 2014 Q7 has 45 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2017 has 319 complaints, 14 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

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 2015 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 (44 total)

Engine
12
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Powertrain
4
Service brakes
4
Speed control
4
Air bags
3
Structure
3
Electrical system
2
Exterior lighting
2
Steering
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Warranty will be over in 60 days; the Catalyst Coverter is going back, the Audi dealer and Audi Corporate are delaying the fixture do to some mis communication between dealer and corporate. The problem has to do with…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-08-21
  • "Right passenger windshield wiper arm, broke off and windshield during driving. It started to sprinkle and the automatic windshield wipers came on. The right passenger side wiper arm broke off and went flying over the…"
    Visibility and wipers · filed 2025-05-07
  • "Engine started knocking. Excessive use of oil in vehicle. Even after putting oil in and getting the oil changed several times, the vehicle constantly leaks and is consuming massive amounts of oil."
    Engine · filed 2025-05-02
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to properly indicate that the fuel tank was full. The contact continued refueling the vehicle, and fuel started…"
    Fuel system, gasoline · filed 2023-09-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn, water started leaking from the firewall on the driver's side, and the accelerator pedal became wet. The…"
    Structure · filed 2023-08-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable?

The 2015 Audi Q7 has 44 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 3 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 2015 Audi Q7?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (12 of 44), then Fuel and propulsion system (7) and Powertrain (4). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Q7 has 45 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2017 has 319 complaints, 14 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017.

Has the 2015 Audi Q7 been recalled?

The 2015 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 2015 Audi Q7?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2015 Audi Q7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Audi Q7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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.