VehicleVerdict

Audi Q7 years to avoid

The Audi Q7 years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2007, 2021, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.

1,377

Total complaints

32

Recall campaigns

2007–2026

Years covered

5

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Q7 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2017High complaint rate403
2018High complaint rate175
2007High complaint rate134
2021High complaint rate112
2019High complaint rate81

Every Q7 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202601
2025252
202413
2023263
2022263
2021avoid1129
2020305
2019avoid814
2018avoid1753
2017avoid4037
201621
2015562
2014652
2013493
2012444
2011264
2010443
2009343
2008443
2007avoid1343

Common questions

What are the worst Audi Q7 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Q7 years to avoid are 2017, 2018, 2007, 2021, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2026.

What is the best year for the Audi Q7?

By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Q7 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?

Across all model years, the Q7 has 32 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,377 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.