Model year
2015 Audi Q7
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 45 complaints for the 2015 Audi Q7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (13), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (6). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 95 complaints
- 2008 33 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 44 complaints
- 2014 46 complaints
- 2015 45 complaints
- 2017 320 complaints
- 2018 144 complaints
- 2019 63 complaints
- 2020 28 complaints
- 2021 75 complaints
- 2022 20 complaints
- 2023 16 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Recalls
23V086000 · Feb 15, 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
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…
17V298000 · May 3, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Complaints
45 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Q7 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2015 Audi Q7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.