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.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
34 serious complaints of 45, the most about fuel system (11) and engine (10); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“The glow plug light came on and off and the vehicle completely lose acceleration (no power) on the freeway during normal driving. This is the second time that this happens to me. The first time that it happened in june of 2020, the recall was done on by audi dealer assuming that the problem would go away, but it came back.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Jul 2020
“I have a 2014 audi q7 tdi and have just had the diesel gate recall fix to improve emissions. The fix has reduced mpg's and significant power to my car. I was told the car would only lose about 2mpg but it's more like 4-5mpg. The power loss is significant and makes the car dangerous to drive especially when pulling out into traffic.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Feb 2018
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage This is the extended warranty for Gen 2.1 TDI vehicles. (AWA 17-12, Nov 2017)
- Extended coverage This communication notifies dealers that the Class Bridge Warranty extension is no longer valid on Gen 2.1 TDI vehicles because the repair is available. (AWC 17-38, Nov 2017)
- Extended coverage This bulletin explains the warranty extension for the crankcase ventilation valve on certain 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles. (AWA 19, May 2019)
- Extended coverage This communication asks dealers to contact Audi Warranty if they have any questions about the extended warranty coverage for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles. (AWC-18, Mar 2018)
- 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.
45 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 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 supercharged; 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · Drive: AWD
2014 Q7 trims
| Premium | Premium Plus | Prestige | S Line Prestige | Technik |
|---|
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.