YearToAvoid

2016 Audi Q7 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2016 Audi Q7 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 19 model years, with only 2 complaints filed and 1 recall for a fuel rail leak. It ranks 19th out of 19 years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any Q7 year.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#19 of 19 Q7 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
2
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best

Top 2016 Audi Q7 problems

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

  1. Airbags1 (50%)
  2. Seat Belts1 (50%)

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

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)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution5045220
2015Good4444220
2016No verdict021—
2017Avoid100319721.5
2018Avoid83142321

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Q7 has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Q7 model year, with only 2 complaints on file.
What problems does the 2016 Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2016 Q7, one about airbags and one about a rear seat belt that would not latch at 60,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 19V035000) covers a possible fuel leak from the left and right fuel rails on 2016-2018 Q7, A6, and A7 vehicles.
How does the 2016 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
The 2016 Q7 ranks 19th out of 19 years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other Q7 model year, including Avoid years like 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2025.

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.