2015 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability

The 2015 Audi Q7 has 44 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

44
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
12
fuel/propulsion system
7
vehicle speed control
4
service brakes
4
power train
4

Recalls affecting the 2015 Q7

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 17V298000

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 le

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 23V086000

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 su

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of the 2015-2018 generation (particularly with the 3.0L supercharged V6 or TDI engines) report high satisfaction, praising solid reliability, excellent performance and handling, and a high-qual

  • High maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.
  • Excessive oil consumption in later models (e.g., 1 quart every 1,500 miles considered "normal" by manufacturer) — recurrent.
  • Drivetrain malfunctions and major engine failures (2021+ generation) — recurrent.
  • Premature brake wear (pads and rotors) — recurrent.
  • Water pump failures — recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q7.

Typical used price

Used Q7 listings typically run $20,279–$65,703 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other Q7 model years