2014 Audi Q7 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
Ranks 9th of 16 Q7 years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 46
- Per 10,000 cars
- 25.8
- 17,807 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.73×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 16
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 2
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
- no overall rating
Should You Buy the 2014 Audi Q7?
Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2014 Audi Q7 is 72 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 9th of the 16 Q7 years we score.
The most reported problem is fuel tank or fuel lines (7 of 46 complaints). Owners also complain about the fuel system and stalling. 16 of the 46 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 2 recalls. Audi also offers four warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the engine and emissions system. For comparison, the 2013 scores 73 and the 2015 scores 81.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-17-12 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- Good reliability score of 72
- Fewer problems than the average car its age
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 4 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs
Cons
- More complaints than average about major systems in the last two years
- Fuel leak7 complaints
- Fuel system: a bad smell4 complaints
- Stall (cause not stated)3 complaints
How the 2014 Q7 Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 0.68× | −9 |
| Everyday problems | 0.86× | −4 |
| Problems in the last two years | 1.6× | −11 |
| Recalls | 0.53× | −4 |
| Score | 72 |
What Owners Report
We read all 46 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Audi Q7, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 46.
Fuel leak
7 complaints (15%)
A leak. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.
Fuel system: a bad smell
4 complaints (9%)
A bad smell and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 64,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
3 complaints (7%)
Stalling. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 61,000 miles.
Door latches: the system acting on its own
2 complaints (4%)
The system acting on its own and not opening or unlocking.
Engine oil leak
2 complaints (4%)
A leak.
High-pressure fuel pump: failure or loss of drive
2 complaints (4%)
Failure or loss of drive. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Screen and audio: not shutting off
2 complaints (4%)
Not shutting off and a feature that stopped working.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
A loss of power. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
The car not starting. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
Sudden acceleration. Both describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.
Windshield wipers: stopped working
2 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working and locking up. Both describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility.
Reported Once (26)
Show the 26 problems reported once
- A/C: water leaking in
- ABS: the system acting on its own
- Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
- Airbag warning light
- Airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Blower motor failure
- Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
- Cooling system: warning lights
- Diesel emissions system: a loss of power
- Engine: stalling
- Engine failure
- Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Fuel economy: high fuel use
- Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
- Fuel pump failure
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Noise (cause not stated)
- Crankshaft damper pulley: parts breaking or coming apart
- Electronics water damage: failure or loss of drive
- Fuel filter flange failure
- Rearview camera: not shutting off
- Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
- Steering: wheel turns 90 degrees while car goes straight
- Tires: damage
- Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own
- Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
How the 2014 Audi Q7 Compares With Other Years
The other Q7 years of the 1st generation, 2007 to 2015, and the years just before and after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent | 81 | 0.44× | 14.8 | 2 | Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil |
| 2014 This year | Good | 72 | 0.73× | 25.8 | 2 | Fuel leak |
| 2013 | Good | 73 | 0.81× | 30.3 | 3 | Windshield wipers: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2012 | Good | 75 | 0.66× | 31.5 | 4 | Engine oil consumption: burning or using oil |
| 2011 | Good | 73 | 0.82× | 25.8 | 4 | Windshield wipers: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2010 | Caution | 68 | 1.2× | 47.5 | 3 | High-pressure fuel pump: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2009 | Good | 76 | 0.64× | 24.1 | 3 | Engine: stalling |
| 2008 | Good | 79 | 0.47× | 20.0 | 3 | Fuel leak |
| 2007 | Good | 70 | 1.0× | 37.7 | 3 | Screen and audio: stopped working |
2014 Audi Q7 Recalls
Two recalls cover the 2014 Audi Q7. The most recent was issued in February 2023: “Incorrect GAWR on Label/FMVSS 110 & 567.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.
Incorrect GAWR on Label/FMVSS 110 & 567
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V086000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 15, 2023. By the first quarter of 2025, 31% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 17V298000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 3, 2017. By the fourth quarter of 2018, 93% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
2014 Audi Q7 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has four warranty extensions for the 2014 Audi Q7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the engine and emissions system. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-17-12
Emissions and engine warranty after 3.0 TDI fix
- The problem:
- Under a recall, these 3.0 TDI diesels got an emissions fix. Audi then extended the emissions warranty and added a warranty for the engine's core parts.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs covered emissions and core engine parts under this warranty. If a repair keeps the car 3 hours or more, a free loaner or rental is offered.
- Who qualifies:
- 3.0 TDI Gen 2.1 SUVs, engine code CNRB, fixed under the emissions recall. A 2017 version of the bulletin names the 2013 to 2015 Q7. Totaled cars qualify unless earlier damage caused the failure.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date, or 4 years or 48,000 miles from the fix, each whichever comes first. The longer applies.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-17-02
Bridge warranty until 3.0 TDI emissions fix
- The problem:
- Under the emissions recall, these 3.0 TDI diesels waited for an approved fix. Their new car warranty could run out before the fix was ready.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs defects in materials or workmanship as the new car warranty would, with the same exclusions, such as tires and wear items.
- Who qualifies:
- 3.0 TDI Gen 2 diesels in the emissions recall whose new car warranty ran out, with no other coverage. Owners who opted out of the class action settlement do not qualify. For Gen 2.1 Q7s it ended November 6, 2017.
- Coverage:
- From January 31, 2017, or the end of the new car warranty if later, until an emissions fix is approved or denied.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-16-09
3.0 TDI exhaust gas temperature sensor fault
- The problem:
- Because of a manufacturing issue, the exhaust gas temperature sensor in the EGR cooler can malfunction now and then. The check engine light comes on, and emissions may be affected.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the sensor and replaces it under the extended warranty if it is faulty.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2014 and 2015 Audis with the 3.0 TDI diesel, engine codes CNRB, CPNA or CPNB. The faulty sensor must have turned the check engine light on and kept it on.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-19-03
Crankcase ventilation valve whistle and warning light
- The problem:
- The crankcase ventilation valve can fail. It causes a whistling noise in the engine bay and turns on the check engine light.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer replaces the crankcase ventilation valve for free if it diagnoses the valve as faulty.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2013 to 2016 Audis with a 3.0 or 4.0 gasoline engine. Cars with a branded title, such as salvage, flood, rebuilt, fleet or lemon law buyback, or bought from a junkyard or body shop, are excluded.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2014 Q7 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2014 Q7, from its two recalls, four Audi warranty extensions that may still apply and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Incorrect GAWR on Label/FMVSS 110 & 567 NHTSA 23V086000
- Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA 17V298000
Ask an Audi Dealer
Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- AWA-17-12: emissions and engine warranty after 3.0 TDI fix
- AWA-17-02: bridge warranty until 3.0 TDI emissions fix
- AWA-16-09: 3.0 TDI exhaust gas temperature sensor fault
- AWA-19-03: crankcase ventilation valve whistle and warning light
On the Test Drive
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
- Lock and unlock every door with the key fob, the switch and the key.
- Confirm any fuel pump recall was done. Hard starting or stalling is a warning sign.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Fuel tank or fuel lines
- Fuel system
- Stalling
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
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