The 2nd generation Q7 started in 2017 and runs to 2021.
Its PainRank™ score of 1.29 ranks 23rd out of 39 eligible generations in reliability. Although more complaint data is needed to make this score more accurate. If you have a story to share you can add your complaint here.
There are multiple problems with Audi's start-stop technology that outweigh the modest fuel efficiency gains. Owners complain that the system will shut off the power steering and brake systems at dangerous times and cause the accelerat The …
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
A small number of 2021 Audi vehicles have been recalled to replace the front door crash sensors. The sensors are part of a network that monitors for crashes and can deploy airbags and the seat belt pretensioners. The automaker thinks the electrical connections for these particular sensors can disconnect over time.
Start-stop technology shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a complete stop in order to save on fuel consumption and emissions. That's a good thing. But it also disables the power steering and brakes way too early. And it is a little slow to re-engage those systems when the vehicle starts moving again. That's a really bad thing.
A loose bolt could cause a sudden loss of steering control in the 2017-2019 Q7 and 2019 Q8. Audi says the bolt connects the steering shaft to the steering gear. No bolt, no steering. So the vehicles are being recalled. The recall should begin around April 19th.
Audi announced a small number of 2019 Q7 SUVs have been recalled because their side-curtain aitbag may not properly inflate on deployment. And on a leap-year, no less. The recall will begin around April 19th, 2020.
Audi has been sued for installing noisy brakes in the 2015-2018 Q7, but the automaker says the suit is all squeal and no bite. The plaintiff points to three service bulletins as evidence that Audi is aware of the issue, but in their motion to dismiss the automaker says brakes are subject to wear and tear and that noise doesn’t always represent a defect.
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Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 39 eligible generations.