2014 Audi Q7 recalls and problems

The 2014 Audi Q7 has 2 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

2014 Audi Q7
Photo: 2014 Audi Q7 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2014 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 20 Q7 model years — 6th most.

2recalls
47complaints
3crashes
0fires
2injuries
50,150median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Feb 15, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V086000 · 12,100 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System

May 3, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V298000 · 240,487 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2014: 4 complaints20142015: 1 complaints20152017: 3 complaints20172018: 8 complaints201882019: 5 complaints20192020: 6 complaints20202021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222023: 4 complaints20232024: 6 complaints20242025: 4 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

2014 vs. other Audi Q7 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2014. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2014 Audi Q7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Audi Q7, the latest from Feb 15, 2023 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi Q7?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (19), engine (11), electrical system (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.