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2024 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 Q7 years

The 2024 Audi Q7 has a complaint index of 7, the lowest among the 16 model years with data, and ranks 15th worst out of those years. It has 2 complaints, 3 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.

Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2024 Audi Q7 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other2 (100%)
  2. Lane Departure1 (50%)
2024 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2026Sep 2026
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2026 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (2).

2024 Audi Q7 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2024 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
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.

2024 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
2022Caution6018321
2023Good4016320.5
2024No verdict72321
2025Caution7316221

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Q7 has a complaint index of 7, the lowest of the 16 model years with data, and only 2 complaints logged.
What problems does the 2024 Audi Q7 have?
NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2024 Q7, with Lane Departure as the top problem area at 50% share of complaints. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
Does the 2024 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Q7, covering Collision Avoidance & Cameras and Airbags. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2024 Q7 compare to other Audi Q7 years?
The 2024 Q7 has a complaint index of 7, far below years like 2017 (100) and 2013 (93), which are the highest among the 16 years with data.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Audi Q7?
The 2024 Q7 gets 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24.5 highway) with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800, per EPA data.

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.