repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2022 Audi Q7, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-806 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Audi Q7 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine
4Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Forward collision avoidance
2Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags
1Engine and engine cooling
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 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 · 2025 Q1
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a 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
2022 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
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving, the vehicle displayed an error message (occurring when going downhill), limited engine RPM to 1200, and illuminated a warning instructing the driver not to exceed 1200 RPM — a limp-mode condition that severely limited acceleration and the ability to maintain speed in traffic. On…
What happened: During routine service on XXX at 64,148 miles, an independent Audi specialist ([XXX], [XXX]) found low coolant, coolant leaking into the vacuum system, and coolant on the belt drive. On XXX the shop replaced the water pump, thermostat, vacuum pump, vacuum tank, and vacuum lines at a…
car in question is a 2022 Audi q7 55 tfsi - 3.0 turbo - 40k miles 2 owner. serviced at Audi since new. under warranty until 50k car throws a p0299 code - turbo underboost condition present - coolant migration from a faulty VW/AUDI water pump is sending coolant into vacuum lines causing catastrophic…
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