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All cars · Audi Q7 · 2023

2023 Audi Q7. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints16NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold28,931U.S. model year
Per 100K sold55complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD19 / 25 / 21Premium$3,700
3.0L 6-cyl turbo hybridAuto (S8)AWD18 / 22 / 20Premium$3,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes19%
Automatic emergency braking19%
Electrical19%
Seats19%
Speed control12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1600101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 25V900000 Dec 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

  • 24V251000 Apr 2024 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

    Risk. A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

  • 23V868000 Dec 2023 Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Risk. An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.

Manufacturer communications 1046

Audi filed 1046 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise
  • This bulletin provides instructions for when the head up display does not work and/or the 12v…
  • This bulletin provides instructions for brake noise analysis and handling

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2023–1628,931Brakes
2024–320,894Lane assist

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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