Large SUV
2019 Audi Q7: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2019 Audi Q7 with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
84
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Structure › Body › Roof And PillarsOct 27, 2020 · campaign 20V658000
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.
SteeringMar 16, 2020 · campaign 20V149000
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.
Air Bags › Side/WindowFeb 19, 2020 · campaign 20V093000
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.
Suspension › Front › Shock AbsorberFeb 20, 2019 · campaign 19V114000
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.
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Other years of the Audi Q7
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Audi Q7 have?
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (14), steering (10), suspension (10). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Audi Q7 have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Audi Q7 get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.