repaired · 2025 Q1
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Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2014 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 47 owner complaints about the 2014 Audi Q7, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-086 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Audi Q7 has problems
47 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Fuel/propulsion system
10Engine
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Air bags
3Suspension
3Visibility/wiper
1211 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Audi Q7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Q7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q7 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Audi Q7 safety ratings
2014 Audi Q7 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2014 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI suffered a high-pressure fuel-pump failure while I was in traffic with my children in the vehicle. The check-engine light had briefly come on and then turned off. The vehicle became inoperable. An independent shop confirmed extensive metal contamination in the fuel-metering…
My car began leaking large amounts of fuel. Recall 20Z8 but Audi said my car wasn't eligible? Also upon starting the car driving the first few second the abs engages and slow down for around 20-30 seconds every time
Over a period of a week started to smell fuel in the cabin area. I took the vehicle to my mechanics as the closest Audi dealer in 1hr 15mins away on I-10 in mobile Alabama and I did not want to risk the drive. It turns out that the q7 has a recall for 20Z8 which is the fuel pump flange, since the…
Own a 2014 Q7?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.