Audi Q7 reliability
The Audi Q7 fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 17.5% of 20,056 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
16 DVSA recalls for the Audi Q7
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Software update for battery control unit
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Recalled models: Q7 · 586 vehicles
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Fix: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
Recalled models: Q7 · 187 vehicles
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Recalled models: Q7 · 13 vehicles
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q7 · 5,327 vehicles
Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q7 · 10,089 vehicles
Faulty crash sensors for airbag/restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors
Faulty crash sensors for airbag / restraint systems may have been fitted in both of the front doors.
Fix: The crash sensors for the side airbags (front) must be checked on the vehicles affected and replaced if necessary.
Recalled models: Q7 · 31 vehicles
Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Recalled models: Q7 · 1,568 vehicles
The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired
The function of the locking mechanism on the front head restraints may be impaired.
Fix: The front head restraints must be replaced on the affected vehicles
Recalled models: Q7 · 130 vehicles
Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Fix: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: Q7 · 114 vehicles
In the event of an accident the air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach
The fastener securing an air duct component in the curtain airbag could detach in the event of an accident.
Fix: Replace the igniter on the affected vehicles curtain airbags.
Recalled models: Q7 · 2 vehicles
Overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen
Major overheating can occur in the area of the interior mirror on the windscreen due to the heating element of the front camera.
Fix: The backlight masking screen of the front camera must be replaced and a software update carried out.
Recalled models: Q7 · 2,390 vehicles
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Recalled models: Q7 · 31 vehicles
Third row seats may deform in event of a collision
On Audi Q7 vehicles with 7 seats manufactured within a specific period the indentations on the cross piece of the third row of seats were not made correctly. As a result the third row seat structure may deform in the event of an accident.
Fix: A support bracket must be retrofitted on the vehicles affected.
Recalled models: Q7 · 6,775 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Recalled models: Q7 · 1,073 vehicles
Reduction in braking performance
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q7 · 5,755 vehicles
Tailgate may close without warning
It has been identified that the power operated tailgate may close abruptly and unexpectedly following opening using the power function.
Fix: Recalled vehicle will have the tailgate motors replaced.
Recalled models: Q7 · 8,468 vehicles
Checking a Audi Q7 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.