2019 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Audi Q7 has 61 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and suspension. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

61
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

steering
10
suspension
10
electrical system
9
fuel/propulsion system
8
forward collision avoidance
5

Recalls affecting the 2019 Q7

suspension:front:shock absorber

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.

structure:body:roof and pillars

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.

steering

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 ste

air bags:side/window

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.

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