Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.1× usual Extended coverage
21 serious complaints of 29, the most about fuel system (9) and fuel system (7); per car on the road, 1.1× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA11003: high-pressure fuel pump failure.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 audi q7. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor near the rear driver's side door. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline) in 2016. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Sep 2019
“Hpfp has atomized...again!!.... Yes, again!!...steering locked up while vehicle had shut down and was still moving ....aprox. 15 mph...almost hit another vehicle !!! My 3 children,9,12,14, were in the vehicle this time!! Very dangerous!! Please see first complaint... Tr”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Jan 2014
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage This document contains general information on the upcoming warranty extension on the high pressure fuel pump. (Dealer, Apr 2015)
- Extended coverage This document contains the customer letter in regards to the warranty extension for the high-pressure fuel pump for certain 2009-2012 Audi Q7 TDI clean diesel engine vehicles. (Customer, Jun 2015)
- Extended coverage This document modifies the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual on the high pressure fuel pump limited warranty extension for certain 2009-2012 model year Audi TDI clean diesel engine vehicles. (AWA-15, Jun 2015)
- Extended coverage Reminders - TDI Approved Emissions Modifications, Emissions Compliant Repairs, corrections and extended warranty / warranty policy and loaner vehicle overview (EmailAUTDI2L-3L, Sep 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
29 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 15–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel; 3.6L 6-cyl; 4.2L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD
2010 Q7 trims
| Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Audi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Audi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — | — | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 1 | Power train (1) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 20–22 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 18 | Unknown or other (5) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 3 | Unknown or other (2) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 261 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 20–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 16 | Electrical system (3) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 20–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 25 | Engine (12) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 20–21 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 81 | Electrical system (47) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 200–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 272–335 hp | AWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Electrical system (11) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 200–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 272–329 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 62 | Steering (10) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 200–252 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 272–354 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 143 | Engine (38) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 220–252 hp 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 272–333 hp | AWD | 21–22 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 319 | Exterior lighting (133) | Yes |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 18–22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 44 | Engine (12) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 18–22 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 45 | Fuel/propulsion system (11) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 18–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 43 | Fuel/propulsion system (13) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 29 | Fuel/propulsion system (11) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 23 | Visibility/wiper (7) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 4.2L 8-cyl | AWD | 15–20 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 29 | Fuel/propulsion system (9) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: Q7 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | AUDI Q7 SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | AUDI SQ7 SUV ICE AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | AUDI Q7 SUV MHEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | AUDI SQ7 SUV N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 16 |
| 2025 | Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 16 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 20 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2021 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 75 |
| 2021 | Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 5 | 28 |
| 2020 | Audi SQ7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 4 | 62 |
| 2018 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 3 | 143 |
| 2017 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 7 | 319 |
| 2015 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 44 |
| 2014 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 45 |
| 2013 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 43 |
| 2012 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 29 |
| 2011 | Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 23 |
| 2010 | Audi Q7 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2026 | Q7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2025 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20–22 |
| 2024 | Q7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21 |
| 2023 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20–21 |
| 2022 | Q7 quattro | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20–22 |
| 2021 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20–21 |
| 2020 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
18–21 |
| 2019 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
21 |
| 2018 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21 |
| 2017 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–22 |
| 2015 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–22 |
| 2014 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–22 |
| 2013 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–22 |
| 2012 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–20 |
| 2011 | Q7 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
18–20 |
| 2010 | Q7 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L |
15–20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.