2015 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (8) · Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
23 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 (904)
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 904 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle has a loud raw gas smell…”
2026-10-07 · Engine“our 2015 audi q7 start using a lot of oil under 100,000 miles. dealership replace turbocharger oil seals but that didn't fix the issue. the engine failed oil consumption test and was told the vehicle is safe to drive but will need to add oil every 1,000 miles. engine failed three months later. contact audi of north american about the problem and as…”
2025-08-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 def gases not being cleanup. the error code is p20ee00 and the engine light is on. the part is under warranty and audi corporate is…”
2025-05-07 · Visibility/Wiper“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 vehicle. fortunately the vehicle behind me was far away and was able to maneuver out of the way. i checked and the whole arm broke, n…”
2025-05-02 · Engine“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.…”
2023-09-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 60,000 mi“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 spilling from the filler neck. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with th…”
2023-08-03 · Structure · 92,000 mi“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 contact stated that her foot slipped off the pedal and she nearly lost control of the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. …”
2023-04-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“audi denied emissions warranty for covered item.…”
2023-04-18 · Structure:body“driving down the highway, 70 mph, and the middle panel of the panoramic sunroof just shattered. nothing struck the glass, and the highway was smooth; no potholes or bumps. …”
2023-03-03 · Engine“the issue is with the engine , the engine has started burning oil after 80000 miles , i have to put a quarter oil every 500 miles , which is not good for the environment, because it burns oil, and pollutes the environment and causing health issues among living things, i am really concerned about it and i have humble request to nhtsa should take ac…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.