The Lemon IndexAudi Q7.
The best Audi Q7 years are 2013, 2019, 2017, and no year drew much more than the average car's complaints. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 63, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2007 to 2024.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2013.
Years to avoid
None.
No Audi Q7 year drew much more than the average car's complaints.
Quick answers.
Is the Audi Q7 a good car?
Yes, it draws fewer complaints than the average car, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 63; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2013 and the worst is 2018.
What are the best Audi Q7 years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2013, 2019, 2017.
What Audi Q7 years should you stay away from?
No Audi Q7 year drew much more than an average car's complaints.
How many recalls does the Audi Q7 have?
26 safety recalls across the 7 model years we track. Most: 2017 (7), 2019 (4), 2007 (3). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Audi Q7 problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name electrical, brakes and steering most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 74 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 20 | electrical (30%) | 3 | — | 14–16 |
| 2013 | 15 | 6.7× fewer complaints than average | 5 | visibility (20%) | 3 | — | 18–22 |
| 2017 | 69 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 50 | brakes (16%) | 7 | — | 21–22 |
| 2018 | 80 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 39 | brakes (21%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 21 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 23 | steering (26%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 21 |
| 2023 | – | too few complaints to score | 16 | brakes (19%) | 3 | — | 20–21 |
| 2024 | – | too few complaints to score | 3 | lane assist (67%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 21 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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