2019 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls (60 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2019 Audi Q7 is Steering (17% of 60 owner reports). There are 4 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 60 complaints · 4 recalls

What problems show up on the 2019 Audi Q7?

10 of 60 filings named Steering (17% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Suspension (10 reports).

There are 4 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Suspension, Airbags, and Body / frame. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2018 has 139 reports on file; this year has 60. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2019 Audi Q7

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 4 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Suspension. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues.
  4. Fuel system. Check for fuel smell, leaks and whether it starts and idles cleanly.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 10 complaints · 16.7% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 5
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 0
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 10 of 60 owner complaints (16.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 10 complaints, 16.7% of reports Steering (STEERING) 3 crash reports 10 · 16.7% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 10 complaints, 16.7% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 10 · 16.7% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 8 complaints, 13.3% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 8 · 13.3% Engine (ENGINE): 5 complaints, 8.3% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 5 · 8.3% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 4 complaints, 6.7% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 4 · 6.7% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 4 complaints, 6.7% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 1 crash reports 4 · 6.7% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 · 3.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 · 3.3% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 2 complaints, 3.3% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 2 · 3.3% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 11 complaints, 18.3% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 11 · 18.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 10 16.7% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 10 16.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 8 13.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 5 8.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 4 6.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 4 6.7% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 2 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 11 18.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2019; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2019. 2019-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2023-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Jan 2019 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 19V114000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V114000 Recall campaign 20V093000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V093000 Recall campaign 20V149000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V149000 Recall campaign 20V658000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V658000
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2019-Q1 Owner reports 1
2019-Q3 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 1
2020-Q1 Owner reports 3
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q3 Owner reports 3
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 4
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 5
2023-Q4 Owner reports 1
2024-Q1 Owner reports 2
2024-Q2 Owner reports 8
2024-Q3 Owner reports 1
2024-Q4 Owner reports 4
2025-Q1 Owner reports 4
2025-Q2 Owner reports 4
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q4 Owner reports 2
2026-Q1 Owner reports 3
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 19V114000
Recall campaign 1 20V093000
Recall campaign 1 20V149000
Recall campaign 1 20V658000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (4)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Suspension, Airbags, and Body / frame.

  1. Recall campaign 19V114000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 40O4.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 20V093000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AJ.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 20V149000

    Safety recall 20V149000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 20V658000

    Body / frame

    Report date
    Component:
    Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 60 complaints · page 1 of 3
2026-06-10Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11743264
CrashFireInjuryDeath
See attached document for complaint.
2026-03-30Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11728044
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My car has experienced unintended automatic emergency braking while driving in active traffic with no obstruction present. This created a serious risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Prior to this, the car had ongoing alignment and steering issues beginning shortly after purchase. The car consistently pulls while driving and has required multiple repair attempts, including alignments and inspections of steering and suspension components. These repairs have not resolved the issue. The problem appears to be worsening. In addition to the unintended braking, the vehicle intermittently displays safety system warnings related to driver assistance features. The failure involves both mechanical and electronic systems, including steering alignment and automatic emergency braking. It's believed that incorrect alignment or suspension issues may be affecting sensor calibration and causing false collision detection. The car has been inspected multiple times by the dealership, but the issue has not been diagnosed or permanently repaired. The car's unsafe to operate due to unpredictable braking behavior. The warning signs that the car gives are “Traffic jam assist unavailable” and “Safety system malfunction” while driving.These warning messages and system malfunctions have been occurring intermittently since shortly after purchase in early 2025 and were previously reported to the dealership. The warnings continued after the incident and are documented with photos taken the following day. The safety systems appear to be unreliable and malfunctioning in real-time operation.
2026-03-16BACK OVER PREVENTION
NHTSA ODI 11724609
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention intermittently displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V900000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
2026-01-17Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11711657
CrashFireInjuryDeath
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 where they confirmed the failure and made the repair by installing a new starter.
2025-12-23Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11706777
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving, the vehicle’s infotainment system suddenly froze and then rebooted on its own. During the reboot, the display was unavailable for several minutes, causing loss of access to navigation, vehicle status information, and warning messages while the vehicle was in motion. This occurred without warning and distracted the driver while driving, creating a potential safety risk.
2025-10-03Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11691309
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Drive System malfunction code appeared while driving. Engine then shut off immediately. Had it towed to Audi dealership. Fuel Pump and Fuel Pump Module Codes reported in diagnostics check: codes P3044, P1158, and P0148. There is a NHTSA campaign number 22V516 (Audi recall number 20DR) that has been reported on this same issue with the fuel pump, however, my model 2019 is one year shy of the 2020 Q7 to 2021 affected vehicle range. Asking NHTSA to look into other repeated fuel pump issues for the same model vehicle, but for 2019 models. I have read of other 2019 model fuel pump complaints that match the 2020-2021 recall. The 2019 models need to be included in the investigation and recall.
2025-08-13Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11680534
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Steering malfunction , stop car warning. On the road
2025-06-22Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11668483
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Yesterday I bought a 2019 Audi Q7 and today I get a warning light stating my right parking lamp is defective. Upon checking the light I found that it was on and working. Upon researching the issue I found that there are numerous complaints on 2017 and 2018 models of the same vehicle, for the same issue. Dealership stating it is an entire right headlight replacement to the tune of over $ 2500.
2025-06-04Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11664749
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Broken front springs at 60000 miles.
2025-06-02Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11664388
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Driving down the road at 50 mph and warning light came on stating "Steering Malfunction" and lost all steering capacity and had difficultly safely exiting the traveled road to safe location. No steering and avoiding a rear collision due to unexpected breaking to handle car.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Audi Q7?

Owners named Steering most often — 10 of 60 reports (17%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Audi Q7?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Suspension, Airbags, and Body / frame. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2019 Audi Q7?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record

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EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

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Adjacent Model Years

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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