2015 Audi Q7 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2015 Audi Q7, 34% of all 44 complaints filed for the year. There are no related recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure across complaints in this area is 53,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 15
- 34% of 44
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration or unresponsive throttle while driving at highway or merging speeds, sometimes with the pedal feeling stuck or sunk into the floor.
- Glow plug warning light triggers a loss of power and "limp mode," with the issue recurring even after dealer repair attempts.
- Engine burns excessive oil, requiring frequent top-offs and showing black exhaust residue, reported by owners with higher-mileage vehicles.
- Check engine light triggered by faulty electronic control monitor (ECM) or secondary air port fouling, with dealers describing some conditions as not warranty-covered.
- Intake pipe between the intercooler and turbo can dislodge when joining bolts back out, cutting off throttle response mid-drive.
- Catalytic converter and DEF-related fault codes triggering the engine light, with owners reporting delays in getting warranty repairs completed.
When 2015 Audi Q7 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2015, latest Aug 21, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Audi Q7
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Audi Q7 have?
- NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2015 Audi Q7, which is 34% of the 44 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Audi Q7 engine?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2015 Audi Q7.
- At what mileage do 2015 Audi Q7 engine problems tend to happen?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 53,500 miles.
- Did the 2015 Audi Q7 engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the engine complaints for this model year.