YearToAvoid

2016 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint 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.

  1. Airbags1 (50%)
  2. 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 complaints: complaints filed per month1Oct 2016Nov 2018
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Nov 2018; peak Oct 2016 (1).

2016 Audi Q7 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

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
2014Caution5345220
2015Good3344220
2016No verdict021—
2017Avoid100319721.5
2018Avoid87142321

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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.

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.