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2015 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#11 most-complained of 16 Q7 years

The 2015 Audi Q7 has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Q7 years. NHTSA lists 44 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury for this year, with Engine issues being the top problem area at 34% of complaints.

Complaints
44
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
20
17.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2015 Audi Q7 problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Some owners report the accelerator pedal being depressed with no vehicle acceleration at any speed.
  • Owners describe brake pedals going to the floor with reduced stopping power before regaining function after re-application.
  • One owner reported a wheel shearing off completely while driving on the highway with no road hazard present.
  • Some owners describe front headlight lenses developing internal cracks that scatter light and reduce visibility.
  • One owner reported the vehicle completely shutting down while driving at 60 mph and again while stationary.
  • One owner described a dull rattling noise from the driver-side suspension at highway speeds, suspected to be tie-rod bushings or a strut.
2015 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2015Jan 2017Apr 2018Feb 2019May 2020Aug 2021Mar 2023Aug 2025
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2019 (5).

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)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid9343320
2014Caution5345220
2015Good3344220
2016No verdict021—
2017Avoid100319721.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Q7 has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th worst of 16 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other Q7 years.
What problems does the 2015 Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA lists 44 complaints for the 2015 Q7, with Engine issues making up 34% of them, followed by Fuel System at 18% and Brakes at 11%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 53,500 miles.
Does the 2015 Audi Q7 have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Recall 17V298000 covers 2013-2017 Audi Q7 and Q5 vehicles for a fuel pump flange that may crack and leak fuel; dealers replace the flange.
Are there other recalls on the 2015 Audi Q7?
Yes, recall 23V086000 addresses an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label for 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles, which could allow overloading; dealers install a corrected label.
How does the 2015 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
The 2015 Q7's complaint index of 33 is well below the worst year, 2017, which has an index of 100 and 319 complaints, making 2015 comparatively better within the model lineup.

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.