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2016 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2016 Audi Q7

The 2016 Audi Q7 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
2
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2016 Audi Q7?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Audi Q7 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V035000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Audi Q7

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Seat Belts
1
Air Bags
1
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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 29 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 38 complaints 2014 44 complaints 2015 44 complaints 2016 2 complaints 2017 314 complaints 2018 138 complaints 2019 60 complaints 2020 25 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Audi Q7

Is the 2016 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Audi Q7 has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi Q7 have?
The 2016 Audi Q7 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi Q7?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Audi Q7 are: Seat Belts, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Audi Q7 safe to buy?
The 2016 Audi Q7 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q7 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q7 are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.