2016 Audi Q7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Audi Q7, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Audi Q7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi Q7 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 60,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We bought a used audi q7. It is only 3 years old and has a little over 60,000 miles. The rear passenger seat belt will not latch. I have contacted audi, and they told me it is out of warranty and they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2018 · Seat belts
“I would like to buy a new audi SUV or other luxury brand auto this year or 2017 with complete disclosure from the automaker that the said auto does not have a takata AIRBAG installed. Please let me kn”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2016 · Air bags
Compare Audi Q7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 3 | 95 |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 3 | 29 |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 4 | 23 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 3 | 43 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 2 | 44 |
| 2016 Audi Q7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 7 | 320 |
| 2018 Audi Q7 | 3 | 143 |
| 2019 Audi Q7 | 4 | 62 |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 5 | 28 |
| 2021 Audi Q7 | 9 | 75 |
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 Audi Q7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 Audi Q7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi Q7
How do I know if my 2016 Audi Q7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Audi Q7; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V035000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.