2014 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2023-02-15 · campaign 23V086000 · 12,100 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2017-05-03 · campaign 17V298000 · 240,487 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,122)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,122 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-10 · Service Brakes“my car began leaking large amounts of fuel. recall 20z8 but audi said my car wasn't eligible? also upon starting the car driving the first few second the abs engages and slow down for around 20-30 seconds every time…”
2026-07-24 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 66,000 mi“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 dripping down the side of the fuel tank into a puddle underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the residence. the vehicle wa…”
2025-10-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“gas leak under left passenger side of the vehicle. …”
2025-08-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · 111,000 mi“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 addition, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to move over to the side of the road. the contact raised the hood and refilled the…”
2025-06-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 38,000 mi“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 an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with fuel filter flange failure. the contact was informed that the fuel filter flange…”
2025-05-31 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“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 the vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. ⸻ safety risk: the failure of the airbags to deploy during a significa…”
2024-11-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi q7. the contact stated that while inside or outside the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor detected. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v298000 (fuel system, gasoline); h…”
2024-08-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“over a period of a week started to smell fuel in the cabin area. i took the vehicle to my mechanics as the closest audi dealer in 1hr 15mins away on i-10 in mobile alabama and i did not want to risk the drive. it turns out that the q7 has a recall for 20z8 which is the fuel pump flange, since the mechanic i use works on europe models and has worked…”
2024-06-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 153,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 audi q7. the contact stated that there was an occasional fuel odor from the exterior of the vehicle and the driver’s side rear seat. the contact was advised by the manufacturer, that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v298000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact who is an independent mechanic …”
2024-06-12 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle was leaking gas. the vehicle rarely would start. fuses easily burn out or go bad due to possible electrical problems. now i am having to purchase maybe it is called a drive shaft? or something that makes the vehicle not go or start?? i am not a mechanic but i pay a lot of money on this vehicle every month, the repairs are extremely h…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.