2016 Audi Q7 recalls and problems

The 2016 Audi Q7 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2016 Audi Q7
Photo: 2016 Audi Q7 by Herranderssvensson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 Q7 model years — 18th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
60,000median 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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1 recall

Fuel System

Jan 16, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V035000 · 74,881 vehicles

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

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

Remedy & notes

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

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

Air Bags1
Seat Belts1

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

2016 vs. other Audi Q7 years

2007: 95 complaints20072008: 33 complaints2009: 21 complaints20092010: 29 complaints2011: 23 complaints20112012: 29 complaints2013: 44 complaints20132014: 47 complaints2015: 46 complaints20152016: 2 complaints2017: 323 complaints20173232018: 145 complaints2019: 63 complaints20192020: 29 complaints2021: 76 complaints20212022: 20 complaints2023: 16 complaints20232024: 2 complaints2025: 17 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Audi Q7 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Audi Q7, the latest from Jan 16, 2019 (fuel system). 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 2016 Audi Q7?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (1), seat belts (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.