2022 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 Q7 years
The 2022 Audi Q7 has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. It logged 18 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 crashes, and 2 injuries, with Engine issues making up half of all complaints.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24 hwy
Top 2022 Audi Q7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (50%)
- Electrical System3 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (17%)
- Other3 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (17%)
- Brakes2 (11%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Seat Belts1 (6%)
What owners report
- Some drivers report unintended acceleration, with the vehicle lunging forward while the brake was depressed or accelerating unexpectedly during slow turns.
- Owners describe the vehicle stalling suddenly at highway speed with no warning light, sometimes accompanied by a loud noise.
- Several complaints describe adaptive cruise control or automatic braking activating on its own, slamming the brakes without warning.
- One owner reported the gearshift getting stuck in Neutral and being unable to restart or park the vehicle, triggering a rollover warning.
- A passenger-side airbag was found defective shortly after purchase, with the warning light recurring after a dealer repair attempt.
- Two brake-related complaints describe the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly while parked with the engine off, one suspected to involve the electronic parking brake.
2022 Audi Q7 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
- NHTSA 22V806000Oct 26, 2022Other6,076 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
- NHTSA 21V825000Oct 20, 2021Collision Avoidance & Cameras2,857 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.
2022 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,825
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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.
2022 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Audi Q7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Q7 carries a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years of the Q7.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Audi Q7?
- Engine problems account for 50% of complaints, the largest share, followed by Electrical System, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Transmission & Powertrain issues, each at 17%.
- Does the 2022 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Audi Q7, covering infotainment software, an infotainment main unit replacement, and a rearview camera display error. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 60, the 2022 Q7 is worse than years like 2010 (13, Best) and 2020 (47, Good), but better than 2017 (100, Avoid) and 2013 (93, Avoid).
- At what mileage do 2022 Q7 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues for the 2022 Q7 is 20,000 miles.