KnownCarProblems2015 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q7, most often about the engine (29% of complaints, typically around 59,000 miles). It is 7th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2015 Audi Q7 problems
Engine
13 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
My vehicle completely shut down while I was driving it 60 MPH behind a semi truck and between two cement barriers. I have it on video, it is one of my problems I had with my car to say the least. It happened once more while I was not moving, had it in the Audi dealer for the second time. After I brought it home, it…
5 times in the last 6 months the "glow plug" indicator light has come on and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. Twice the car completely broke down, twice Audi could not replicate the error code, the last time this happened I had just picked up the car from Audi after it was repaired. The glow plug light came on…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to properly indicate that the fuel tank was full. The contact continued refueling the vehicle, and fuel started spilling from the filler neck. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 13%Audi factory car jack failure. My vehicle was stationary in my driveway. I was using the factory provides car jack to left the right rear wheel in order to replace a flat. I used the jack as instructed. However, as a precaution, I placed an a jackstand under the car as an addition. With less than a second after…
Brakes
4 complaints · 9%Wife was pulling into a parking space and she depressed the break pedal. The pedal went straight to the floor without stopping the vehicle. The car (Audi Q7, 2015), continued to move forward until she hit the car parked in front of her. She quickly let off the break pedal and re-applied the brakes and the car stopped…
Speed control
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. While driving at any speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,400.
My vehicle completely shut down while I was driving it 60 MPH behind a semi truck and between two cement barriers. I have it on video, it is one of my problems I had with my car to say the least. It happened once more while I was not moving, had it in the Audi dealer for the second time. After I brought it home, it…
Transmission
4 complaints · 9%After just merging to i695 w from traveling south on i95 vehicle continued to accelerate after going full throttle and would not respond to the brake override. It appeared that the throttle pedal was somehow stuck and would not come back up on its own. The pedal appeared to have gone past its 'normal' motion range and…
The vehicle has experienced increased motor oil consumption in the last two months . The vehicle has used about 3 quarts of oil in less than 2,000 miles. I was told at the Audi of riverside dealer that this common. The vehicle had 98,000 miles when the problem first occurred. Has happened again and it's only been…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
I was driving on the highway and put down the driver side window to let air into the vehicle when I heard an explosion. The sunroof shattered in place and then as I was still driving the broken glass was falling into the interior of the car.
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn, water started leaking from the firewall on the driver's side, and the accelerator pedal became wet. The contact stated that her foot slipped off the pedal and she nearly lost control of the vehicle. There was…
Air bags
3 complaints · 7%The contact owned a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, a vehicle from the opposite side made a left turn while the contact was driving straight which caused the contact to t-bone and hit that other vehicle on the front and rear passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle's front end…
The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Audi Q7 recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear gawr on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 24, 2023. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50g5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 q7 vehicles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and part 567, "certification."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began july 3, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20z8. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 16v-660.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 audi q5 and 2013-2017 audi q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Audi Q7 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 15, 2023 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is 7th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints, with 45 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.