2019 Audi Q7 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q7 over 8 years — 6 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 4 recalls on file, including Roof and pillars, Steering, and Side and window.

2012 Audi Q7
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Complaints

62

Per year

6

Recalls

4

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (10 of 62), then Suspension (10) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 5 that report a crash.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 Q7 has 142 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 28 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Audi Q7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2020-10-27 · NHTSA campaign 20V658000
Summary 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.
Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
Recall Steering 2020-03-16 · NHTSA campaign 20V149000
Summary 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.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Recall air bags, side and window 2020-02-19 · NHTSA campaign 20V093000
Summary 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.
Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ.
Recall suspension, front, shock absorber 2019-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 19V114000
Summary 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.
Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.

Complaints by component (62 total)

Steering
10
Suspension
10
Electrical system
9
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Engine
6
Forward collision avoidance
5
Powertrain
4
Service brakes
4
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Exterior lighting
3
Wheels
3
Speed control
2
Adaptive and mobility equipment
1
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seat belts
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "During summer 2026 the check-engine light on our 2019 Audi Q7 came on BEFORE its first August service/oil-change visit. The light remained on when the dealer returned the vehicle. Within days, the driver found cruise…"
    Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-09-19
  • "See attached document for complaint."
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-06-10
  • "My car has experienced unintended automatic emergency braking while driving in active traffic with no obstruction present. This created a serious risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Prior to this, the car…"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-30
  • "The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention intermittently displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2026-03-16
  • "The starter in my Audi Q7 2019 failed and the car would not start. I was parked in my garage and manually had to put the car in neutral using the tool provided in the trunk and push the car out of the garage until a…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-01-17

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Audi Q7 SUV AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 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 25 21 MPG $3800
Q7 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

4M generation, 2017–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Audi Q7 reliable?

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Audi Q7 over 8 years — 6 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 4 recalls on file, including Roof and pillars, Steering, and Side and window.

What are common problems with a 2019 Audi Q7?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (10 of 62), then Suspension (10) and Electrical system (9). Those filings include 5 that report a crash.

Is the 2019 Audi Q7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 Q7 has 142 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2020 has 28 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Audi Q7 been recalled?

The 2019 Audi Q7 has 4 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 2019 Audi Q7?

Owners have filed 62 complaints about the 2019 Audi Q7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Audi Q7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Audi Q7 is 21 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.