2019 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

81 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Audi Q7, alongside 4 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 21/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.

81Complaints
21/100Trouble index
4Recalls

Typical

Where 2019 sits among all Q7 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Electrical 12 complaints (15%)
Steering 10 complaints (12%)
Suspension 10 complaints (12%)
Other 9 complaints (11%)
Driver assistance 9 complaints (11%)
Fuel system 9 complaints (11%)

Recalls (4)

STRUCTURE 20V658000 2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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…

STEERING 20V149000 2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.

Fix: 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…

AIR BAGS 20V093000 2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the side curtain air bags may not properly inflate.

Fix: 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.…

SUSPENSION 19V114000 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Q7, Q8, S5 Cabriolet, and S5 Sportback vehicles. The front shock absorber forks may develop cracks allowing the shock absorbers to loosen.

Fix: 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…

Technical service bulletins

1,115 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2019 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2019 Q7 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

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

2019peak 20 in 20242026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2019 Audi Q7 reliable?

The 2019 Audi Q7 drew 81 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 21/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).

What are the most common 2019 Audi Q7 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2019 Audi Q7 are electrical (12 complaints), steering (10), and suspension (10).

Does the 2019 Audi Q7 have recalls?

4 recall campaigns apply to the 2019 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.