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2019 Audi Q7

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
4
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls4
Complaints61
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2019 Audi Q7

4 recalls
61 complaints
21 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
61
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

4 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V114000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    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.

  • 20V658000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    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.

  • 20V149000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING

    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.

  • 20V093000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    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.

Consumer complaints

61 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

61
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • STEERING10
  • ENGINE9
  • OTHER9
  • SUSPENSION9
  • FUEL SYSTEM8

Normal Range

61 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

steering issues (play, noise, loss of assist)10
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)9
miscellaneous issues9

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
3L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

25

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$3,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Audi Q7 problems

669 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 20V658000

    In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V149000

    A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 20V093000

    An air bag that does not properly inflate in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  4. Recall

    Recall 19V114000

    Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.