2023 Audi Q7 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Good

Ranks 4th of 16 Q7 years we score.

Owner complaints: 16
Per 10,000 cars: 5.5; 28,840 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.51×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 5; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 3
NHTSA crash rating: 5★; overall, out of 5

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Should You Buy the 2023 Audi Q7?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2023 Audi Q7 is 78 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported about half as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 4th of the 16 Q7 years we score.

The most reported problem is the brakes, mostly hard braking with nothing ahead (4 of 16 complaints). Owners also complain about the AWD system or rear differential and automatic emergency braking. 5 of the 16 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 3 recalls. Audi also offers two warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2022 scores 69.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-07 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 78
About half the problems of the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Brakes: hard braking with nothing ahead4 complaints
AWD or rear differential: unusual noises2 complaints
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead2 complaints

How the 2023 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

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.44×	−7
Everyday problems	0.69×	−4
Problems in the last two years	0.43×	−5
Recalls	0.98×	−6
Score		78

What Owners Report

We read all 16 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 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 16.

Brakes: hard braking with nothing ahead
4 complaints (25%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, problems that come and go and vibration or shudder. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.
AWD or rear differential: unusual noises
2 complaints (13%)
Unusual noises and locking up.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2 complaints (13%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden braking.
Screen and audio: works on and off
2 complaints (13%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Phone and navigation: overheating
2 complaints (13%)
Overheating and a feature that stopped working.

Reported Once (10)

Show the 10 problems reported once

Check engine light (cause not stated)
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
Engine: reduced power or limp mode
Headlights: warning lights
Key fob: remote batteries die repeatedly
Driver-assist camera and radar: the system acting on its own
Liftgate: stopped working
Stall (cause not stated)
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Taillights or brake lights: stopped working

How the 2023 Audi Q7 Compares With Other Years

The other Q7 years of the 2nd generation, 2017 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	2.2	1	–
2025	Provisional 67	–	–	6.0	3	Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
2024	Not scored	–	–	3.0	3	Phone and navigation: parts breaking or coming apart
2023 This year	Good	78	0.51×	5.5	3	Brakes: hard braking with nothing ahead
2022	Caution	69	1.0×	13.2	3	Cooling system: a leak
2021	Caution	64	1.5×	26.0	10	Cooling system: a leak
2020	Caution	67	1.2×	22.8	5	Cooling system failure
2019	Excellent	80	0.52×	13.1	4	Steering: stopped working
2018	Good	70	1.0×	29.6	3	Exterior lights: warning lights
2017	Caution	66	1.4×	54.3	7	Exterior lights: warning lights

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2023 Audi Q7 Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2023 Audi Q7. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V251000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 3, 2024. By the first quarter of 2026, 91% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214
An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 23V868000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 20, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 95% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2023 Audi Q7 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has two warranty extensions for the 2023 Audi Q7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
The problem:
The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
The problem:
The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
The fix:
An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
Who qualifies:
Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
Coverage:
Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 Q7 ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD

Overall5/5

Frontal crash4/5

Side crash5/5

Rollover4/5

SQ7 SUV AWD

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Side crashNot rated

Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2023 Q7, from its three recalls, two 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.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Front Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate NHTSA 24V251000
Driver's Seat Air Bag Improperly Mounted/FMVSS 214 NHTSA 23V868000

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Drive slowly in tight circles and listen for groaning or shudder from the rear. Ask when the rear differential fluid was last changed.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Brakes
AWD system or rear differential
Automatic emergency braking
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes and transmission fluid 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.

What to do next

All Q7 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.