2016 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Q7 years
The 2016 Audi Q7 has only 2 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Q7 year, ranking 16th out of 16 in problems reported (16th being best). It carries 1 recall for a fuel rail leak.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2016 Audi Q7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (50%)
- Seat Belts1 (50%)
What owners report
- One owner asked Audi to confirm the vehicle did not have a Takata airbag installed before buying a new SUV.
- Another owner reported the rear passenger seat belt would not latch on a used Q7 with a little over 60,000 miles on it.
- That seat belt owner was told by Audi the vehicle was out of warranty and repair would not be free.
2016 Audi Q7 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V035000Jan 16, 2019Fuel System74,881 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
2016 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Audi Q7 reliable?
- Compared to other Q7 model years, 2016 has very few NHTSA complaints (2 total) and a complaint index of 0, making it one of the better years for reported problems.
- What problems does the 2016 Audi Q7 have?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2016 Q7, split evenly between airbags and seat belts. One complaint involved a rear seat belt that would not latch at 60,000 miles.
- Does the 2016 Audi Q7 have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 19V035000) covers a fuel rail leak on 2016-2018 Q7, A6, and A7 vehicles. Audi replaced the left and right fuel rails free of charge.
- How does the 2016 Q7 compare to the 2017 Q7?
- The 2017 Q7 has 319 complaints and a complaint index of 100, far higher than the 2016 Q7's 2 complaints and index of 0, making 2017 the worse year.