YearToAvoid

2015 Audi Q7 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2015 Audi Q7 has a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Q7 years. Engine complaints lead at 34% of the 44 total complaints, with 2 recalls on file.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
44/100
#11 of 19 Q7 years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
44
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2015 Audi Q7 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine15 (34%)
  2. Fuel System8 (18%)
  3. Other6 (14%)
  4. Brakes5 (11%)
  5. Electrical System4 (9%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain4 (9%)
  7. Airbags3 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body3 (7%)
  9. Steering2 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Vehicle fails to accelerate when the pedal is pressed, even at low mileage around 9,400 miles.
  • Brake pedal reportedly goes to the floor without stopping the vehicle, leading to a low-speed collision.
  • Vehicle shifter becomes stuck in neutral and requires depressing the brake to move into drive, described as risky in tight spaces like car washes.
  • Headlight lenses develop widespread internal micro-cracks that scatter light and reduce visibility.
  • A wheel reportedly detached from the vehicle while driving on the highway.
  • Driver-side suspension makes a rattling noise at highway speeds, suspected to be tie-rod bushings or a strut issue.
2015 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2015Jan 2017Apr 2018Feb 2019May 2020Aug 2021Mar 2023Aug 2025
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2019 (3).

2015 Audi Q7 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V086000Feb 15, 2023Other12,100 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V298000May 3, 2017Fuel System240,487 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

2015 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,375
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Diesel
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Q7 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid9443320
2014Caution5045220
2015Good4444220
2016No verdict021—
2017Avoid100319721.5

All Audi Q7 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable?
Relative to other Q7 model years, the 2015 earns a Good verdict with a complaint index of 44, ranking 11th worst out of 19 years tracked.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi Q7?
Engine issues make up 34% of the 44 complaints filed with NHTSA, followed by Fuel System problems at 18% and Brakes at 11%.
Does the 2015 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Q7: one for an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating label and one for a fuel pump flange that may crack and leak fuel.
How does the 2015 Q7 compare to other years?
The 2015 Q7 performs better than years like 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2025, which all carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 94, 100, 83, 89, and 78 respectively.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Audi Q7?
EPA rates the 2015 Q7 at 20 mpg combined (17.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,375.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.