2021 Audi Q7 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (43), Engine (19), Unknown Or Other (11).

Key takeaways

  • 73 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System4359%
Engine1926%
Unknown Or Other1115%
Forward Collision Avoidance710%
Back Over Prevention68%
Service Brakes68%
Lane Departure45%
Vehicle Speed Control45%
Steering45%
Fuel/Propulsion System34%
Seat Belts23%
Tires23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2021 Audi Q7 SUV AWDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15

I have heard a knocking and experienced sudden loss of power while driving- not electrical loss, but vehicle suddenly slows down and unable to pick back up speed effectively creating a safety concern when driving- especially at on ramps. A warning light comes on and then it will go off randomly with the loss of power....

Engine - filed 2026-09-08

Water pump failure causing coolant to leak into engine.

Electrical System - filed 2026-08-28

The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the instrument cluster display had become blank and failed to operate as intended. The failure prevented the contact from viewing critical vehicle information, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, and turn signal indicators. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, w...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.