repaired · 2022 Q3
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 2019 Audi Q7, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-093 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Audi Q7 has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Suspension
10Steering3 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
6Engine
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Exterior lighting
4Service brakes
1712 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 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 · 2021 Q2
Steering
Risk. A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Front: shock absorber
Risk. Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
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
2019 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
2019 Audi Q7 safety ratings
2019 Audi Q7 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Both rear coil springs broke. Was not obvious when I was backing up. I heard a bang. I thought I hit something, but in fact I didn’t. I never knew what was wrong. The dealer reported that both rear springs were broken. He said it was a safety problem to keep it that way. The Audi dealer said it was…
Rear coil springs broke after just 60,000 miles. Audi refused to cover but dealer said this is very common. Vehicle stability affected. After my 42 years in automotive industry as a supplier my bet is these springs are made in China and supplier is cheating on material specifications and Audi must…
On October 9, I brought my 2019 Audi Q7 with approximately 79k miles to my dealership service department for an oil change and an inspection sticker. While in for the service, the dealership performed a multi-point inspection. During the inspection, the service technician found that both rear coils…
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