2022 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

28 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Audi Q7, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

28Complaints
10/100Trouble index
3Recalls

Few reports

Where 2022 sits among all Q7 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 8 complaints (29%)
Driver assistance 5 complaints (18%)
Other 3 complaints (11%)
Transmission & drivetrain 3 complaints (11%)
Electrical 3 complaints (11%)
Speed control 2 complaints (7%)

Recalls (3)

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V900000 2025

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…

Fix: 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…

EQUIPMENT 22V806000 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4…

Fix: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number…

BACK OVER PREVENTION 21V825000 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may…

Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's…

Technical service bulletins

1,084 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2022 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2022 Q7 TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

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

2022peak 9 in 20262026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2022 Audi Q7 reliable?

The 2022 Audi Q7 drew 28 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).

What are the most common 2022 Audi Q7 problems?

The top reported problems for the 2022 Audi Q7 are engine (8 complaints), driver assistance (5), and other (3).

Does the 2022 Audi Q7 have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 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.