2023 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 Q7 years
The 2023 Audi Q7 has a complaint index of 40 and ranks 10th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Q7 years. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 3 recalls, and no crashes, fires, or deaths for this model year.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20.5
- 18.5 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2023 Audi Q7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (19%)
- Electrical System3 (19%)
- Engine3 (19%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (19%)
- Structure & Body3 (19%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
- Lane Departure1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking (Pre Sense) triggers unexpectedly on freeways and internal roads, with no permanent way to disable it.
- Reverse parking sensors sometimes engage full braking and immobilize the vehicle even when nothing is within about 40 feet.
- Brake pedal occasionally fails to respond, preventing the vehicle from starting or shifting out of park, and rear brake lights don't activate.
- Engine can enter a limited-RPM mode, capping speed around 11-13 mph, including during downhill driving shortly after startup.
- Front brakes develop pulsing, noise, and reduced stopping distance around 32,000 miles, sometimes recurring after rotor replacement.
- Door latches can lock and fail to open, which owners describe as a hazard in an emergency.
2023 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 24V251000Apr 3, 2024Airbags91 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Risk: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
- NHTSA 23V868000Dec 20, 2023Airbags1,001 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: An improperly mounted air bag may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall the air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69GA.
2023 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 20.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,900
- 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.
2023 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Audi Q7 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 40 for the 2023 Q7, ranking it 10th worst out of 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict relative to other Q7 years. It has 16 complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, or deaths.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Audi Q7?
- Brakes, Electrical System, and Engine issues each account for 19% of complaints (3 complaints each), followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Structure & Body, also at 19% each.
- Does the 2023 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Q7, covering a rearview camera software error, an airbag occupant detection module, and an improperly mounted driver's seat side airbag.
- How does the 2023 Q7 compare to other years?
- The 2023 Q7's complaint index of 40 is much lower than the worst years, such as 2017 (index 100, 319 complaints) and 2013 (index 93, 43 complaints), both rated "Avoid."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Audi Q7?
- The EPA rates the 2023 Q7 at 20.5 mpg combined (18.5 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900.