2024 Audi Q7 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 3
- Per 10,000 cars
- 3.0
- 9,993 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 1
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 3
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2024 Audi Q7?
We do not score the 2024 Audi Q7. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.
The 2023 Q7, from the same generation, scored 78 and rated Good. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
The most reported problem is phone and navigation features, mostly parts breaking or coming apart (2 of 3 complaints). 1 of the 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 3 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Phone and navigation: parts breaking or coming apart2 complaints
What Owners Report
We read all 3 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi Q7, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Phone and navigation: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (67%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure.
Reported Once (1)
Show the problem reported once
- Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
How the 2024 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 This year | Not scored | – | – | 3.0 | 3 | Phone and navigation: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2023 | 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 |
2024 Audi Q7 Recalls
Three recalls cover the 2024 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 25V900000Recall 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 24V251000Recall 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 23V868000Recall 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.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2024 Q7 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD
SQ7 SUV AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2024 Q7, from its three recalls 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
On the Test Drive
- Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Phone and navigation features
- 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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