2015 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

56 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2015 Audi Q7, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2015 Audi Q7 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

56Complaints
13/100Trouble index
2Recalls

Better year

Where 2015 sits among all Q7 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 12 complaints (21%)
Fuel system 8 complaints (14%)
Other 7 complaints (13%)
Brakes & stability 4 complaints (7%)
Speed control 4 complaints (7%)
Transmission & drivetrain 4 complaints (7%)

Recalls (2)

EQUIPMENT 23V086000 2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…

Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023.…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17V298000 2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed…

Technical service bulletins

887 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2015 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2015 Q7 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2015peak 10 in 20182025

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable?

The 2015 Audi Q7 drew 56 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).

What are the most common 2015 Audi Q7 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2015 Audi Q7 are engine (12 complaints), fuel system (8), and other (7).

Does the 2015 Audi Q7 have recalls?

2 recall campaigns apply to the 2015 Audi Q7. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.