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2015 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability
An average Q7 year.
45 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 Q7?The 2015 Audi Q7 has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q7 years only. How we score it
Is 2015 a good year for the Q7?
Across the 20 Q7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2016) to 320 (2017). With 45 complaints, the 2015 Q7 sits above the model's median of 29.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 Q7
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 17V298000Volkswagen 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.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 23V086000Volkswagen 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."
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Q7. See the full Q7 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Q7 listings typically run $16,459–$30,582.
Other Q7 model years
Compare every Q7 year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Q7 against its rivals
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