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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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Low Reported Activity — 2016 Audi Q7

The 2016 Audi Q7 shows low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the details below and check any specific vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
2
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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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.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
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

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 29 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 43 complaints 2014 46 complaints 2015 45 complaints 2016 2 complaints 2017 320 complaints 2018 144 complaints 2019 63 complaints 2020 28 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 campaign and 2 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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 with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.