2026 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2026 Audi Q7, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

2Complaints
0/100Trouble index
1Recalls

Few reports

Where 2026 sits among all Q7 years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 1 complaints (50%)
Transmission & drivetrain 1 complaints (50%)

Recalls (1)

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…

Technical service bulletins

159 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2026 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2026 Q7 TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2026 Audi Q7 reliable?

The 2026 Audi Q7 drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).

Does the 2026 Audi Q7 have recalls?

1 recall campaign applies to the 2026 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.