https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi Q7. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:07:08 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2176230 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT ALERT " Left Front side marker light defective" see owner manual. That is the message https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2175710 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The vehicle started shaking, and the drive train malfunction indicator was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust valve had burned https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2175695 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the rear-view mirrors on the driver's side failed to indicate when another vehicle, person, or object was nearby the vehicle. The passenger's side rear-view mirror's audible alarm occasionally erroneously alerted the driver that there was a vehicle, a person, or an object nearby the vehicle. The infotainment screen occasionally blacked out, https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2175696 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the rear-view mirrors on the driver's side failed to indicate when another vehicle, person, or object was nearby the vehicle. The passenger's side rear-view mirror's audible alarm occasionally erroneously alerted the driver that there was a vehicle, a person, or an object nearby the vehicle. The infotainment screen occasionally blacked out, https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2175179 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car has always (including during warranty period) required addition of engine oil in between scheduled maintenance interval, and problem got worse as function of age/miles. Audi has diagnosed this issue and it has been determined that the engine consumes excessive oil and requires new piston skirt. The cost of the labor is not something Audi is willing to pay for and there is a class action https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2173669 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2173670 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2173671 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2173055 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Excessive oil consumption and potential for engine to blow up https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2171355 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is leaking fuel like it did before the recall in 2016. Fuel puddle under car after sitting for 3 minutes huge safety problem. The recall was done 9 years after the car was sold and it’s been 9 years since the recall was done and the problem came back, meaning it was never actually fixed, since it lasted the exact same time it took to break the first time. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2168807 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Car has a burnt cylinder from excessive oil consumption due to poor piston ring design. These engines are prone to failure to do carbon buildup on the cylinders which leads to poor PCV performance to exacerbate the problem. Audi dealership has confirmed my cylinder 3 has a burnt valve and requires a new engine. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2168950 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car is displaying "Right front marker light defective". This lessens the visibility when turning. This problem is a VIN specific recall of the 2017 Q7 and my VIN is not included, even though I am experiencing the exact same problem as the recall on the other VINs from the same year. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2167526 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On or December 5th, 2025 (4 days after taking possession of the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and severe steering system failure while driving. When turning the steering wheel (even slightly), the vehicle produced a loud buzzing/grinding noise and the steering effort increased significantly, creating an immediate safety hazard. Because the steering issue worsened quickly and made the vehicle dif https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2167527 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On or December 5th, 2025 (4 days after taking possession of the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and severe steering system failure while driving. When turning the steering wheel (even slightly), the vehicle produced a loud buzzing/grinding noise and the steering effort increased significantly, creating an immediate safety hazard. Because the steering issue worsened quickly and made the vehicle dif https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2167528 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT On or December 5th, 2025 (4 days after taking possession of the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and severe steering system failure while driving. When turning the steering wheel (even slightly), the vehicle produced a loud buzzing/grinding noise and the steering effort increased significantly, creating an immediate safety hazard. Because the steering issue worsened quickly and made the vehicle dif https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2167390 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The starter in my Audi Q7 2019 failed and the car would not start. I was parked in my garage and manually had to put the car in neutral using the tool provided in the trunk and push the car out of the garage until a flatbed tow truck was able to take my car to the shop. If this happened elsewhere, I could have been stranded without the ability to start my car. My car was towed to a certified shop https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2165108 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Getting error message that the "Front Right Side Marker Light Defective". The light appears to be operational. Searched for this issue and Audi recalled some models but many users outside the current recall report this same issue. Please expand the vin numbers for the recall action for safety. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2164360 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Left Front side marker light faulty. is the warning on the dashboard - I have noticed there is a recall I believe 2017 2018 for the same part and this is on a 2019 so it's obviously the part it actually says if there's a software fix https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2164361 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Left Front side marker light faulty. is the warning on the dashboard - I have noticed there is a recall I believe 2017 2018 for the same part and this is on a 2019 so it's obviously the part it actually says if there's a software fix https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2163507 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on the freeway and got off on an exit ramp at high speeds and began to slow down and break. As I was breaking the car became clunky and slowed down and suddenly shut off. The warning lights “transmission failure and “ESC failure” came on and I was unable to drive or put the car into gear. The car flashed “stop. Pull over” and “not safe to drive” and see “Audi dealer”. The car would n https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2163508 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was driving on the freeway and got off on an exit ramp at high speeds and began to slow down and break. As I was breaking the car became clunky and slowed down and suddenly shut off. The warning lights “transmission failure and “ESC failure” came on and I was unable to drive or put the car into gear. The car flashed “stop. Pull over” and “not safe to drive” and see “Audi dealer”. The car would n https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2163060 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Catastrophic Engine failure while driving on highway with family. System gave error codes DTC P054A, DTC P0301, DTC P0017. Vehicle was not drivable. Always serviced with oil and filter change at recommended service intervals at authorized Audi dealer. Never showed any signs of malfunction or warning lamps prior to this incidence. Brought it to a mechanic specializing in European cars and diagnosis https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2163061 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Catastrophic Engine failure while driving on highway with family. System gave error codes DTC P054A, DTC P0301, DTC P0017. Vehicle was not drivable. Always serviced with oil and filter change at recommended service intervals at authorized Audi dealer. Never showed any signs of malfunction or warning lamps prior to this incidence. Brought it to a mechanic specializing in European cars and diagnosis https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2163062 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Catastrophic Engine failure while driving on highway with family. System gave error codes DTC P054A, DTC P0301, DTC P0017. Vehicle was not drivable. Always serviced with oil and filter change at recommended service intervals at authorized Audi dealer. Never showed any signs of malfunction or warning lamps prior to this incidence. Brought it to a mechanic specializing in European cars and diagnosis https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2161854 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT New Audi Q7 only 1,392 miles driven, front brake failed, Audi NOT willing to remedy under warranty claiming unsubstantiated brakes overheated due to excessive braking ? Clearly manufacturer fault and serious safety hazard - no support from Audi Grapevine https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2160996 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was parked on a sloped driveway. After the driver exited the car, the automatic parking brake/Auto-P fail-safe failed to engage. The vehicle rolled backward unexpectedly, causing the driver-side door to strike a fire hydrant and rebound into the driver's body. There is significant property damage ($6000) and personal injury. Complete home security video footage of the incident is avail https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2160997 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was parked on a sloped driveway. After the driver exited the car, the automatic parking brake/Auto-P fail-safe failed to engage. The vehicle rolled backward unexpectedly, causing the driver-side door to strike a fire hydrant and rebound into the driver's body. There is significant property damage ($6000) and personal injury. Complete home security video footage of the incident is avail https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2160998 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle was parked on a sloped driveway. After the driver exited the car, the automatic parking brake/Auto-P fail-safe failed to engage. The vehicle rolled backward unexpectedly, causing the driver-side door to strike a fire hydrant and rebound into the driver's body. There is significant property damage ($6000) and personal injury. Complete home security video footage of the incident is avail https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2160879 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving last night and the "marker light is defective" error came on. This is a well documented defect in the Audi Q7 and many are subject to recall for this issue. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-q7#complaint-2160565 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Dash light is on saying “Front right marker light is defective”. However, the marker light appears to be fine. This seems to be a software issue.