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2022 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability
· 2015-2026One of the weaker Q7 years.
20 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Q7?The 2022 Audi Q7 has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag pcv/oil separator failure and excessive oil consumption (including the crec 3.0t).
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q7 years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Q7?
Across the 20 Q7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2016) to 320 (2017). With 20 complaints, the 2022 Q7 sits below 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 2022 Q7
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 21V825000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Campaign 22V806000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Campaign 25V900000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What owners report on the 2015-2026 Q7
Owner sentiment for this generation is mixed and heavily dependent on engine choice and model year.
- Very frequentPCV/oil separator failure and excessive oil consumption (including the CREC 3.0T)
- RecurrentWater pump failure and coolant intrusion into the vacuum system
- RecurrentControl arm bushing and engine mount wear reported around 40k-80k miles
- RecurrentBrake squeal/noise on the heavy SUV
- RecurrentMMI/CarPlay connectivity and screen glitches requiring reboots or software updates
Owner insights for the 2015-2026 Q7. Read the full 2015-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Q7 listings typically run $16,459–$30,582.
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