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ProblemsByVin File / 2015-AUDI-Q7 NHTSA data synced 8 hours ago
2015 · Audi

Audi Q7 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 44 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2015 Q7?
Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 6 categories with 3+ complaints

engine
10 reports · fails ~84,904 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
brakes
4 reports · fails ~1,729 mi · avg $450
moderate
powertrain
4 reports · fails ~68,833 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
airbags
3 reports · fails ~75,000 mi · avg $1,100
severe
body
3 reports · fails ~69,000 mi · avg $1,500
moderate
cruise control
3 reports · fails ~21,200 mi · avg $600
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2015 Q7 · brakes
Problem is the brakes. Six months after purchasing this SUV, the brakes started to squeak a little when I slowed down or stopped. It would come and go, about 2 months after, it happened more often, but I waited since I had a maintenance coming up. I took it in for maintenance…
2015 Q7 · body
I was driving on the highway and put down the driver side window to let air into the vehicle when I heard an explosion. The sunroof shattered in place and then as I was still driving the broken glass was falling into the interior of the car.
11/27/2019 · at 46,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11282695.0 · see body pattern →
2015 Q7 · brakes
ABS sensor failed. Caused the warning lights to come on showing failure. The rear brakes locked up in an intersection as a result of sensor failure and I narrowly avoided a serious accident. This has happened twice. Each time when a sensor failed.
2015 Q7 · powertrain
The front differential failed while driving through a busy city intersection. After coasting to a stop and pushing the vehicle out of the road, none of the forward or reverse gears would engage. Towed the vehicle to the dealership, who is ordering a new front differential from…
11/15/2020 · at 55,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11374766.0 · see powertrain pattern →
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 23V086000 February 15, 2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

Common questions

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Audi Q7 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2015 Audi Q7?

On the NHTSA data, the 2015 Audi Q7 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2015 Audi Q7?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 10 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 84,904 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 84,904 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Audi Q7 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Audi Q7?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 44 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 8 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Audi/Q7. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Audi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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