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2025 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

73/100

#5 most-complained of 16 Q7 years

The 2025 Audi Q7 has a Complaint Index of 73 and ranks 5th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Caution' rating. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury for this year, with Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues leading at 38% of complaints.

Complaints
16
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
19 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2025 Audi Q7 problems

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

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (38%)
  2. Electrical System5 (31%)
  3. Other5 (31%)
  4. Lane Departure3 (19%)
  5. Brakes1 (6%)
  6. Engine1 (6%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Adaptive cruise control abruptly brakes or slams on the brakes even when lanes ahead are clear.
  • Lane Keep Assist turns itself back on after being manually disabled, sometimes jerking the wheel during a lane change.
  • Matrix adaptive headlights fail to function as intended, reducing visibility and increasing glare at night.
  • Driver assistance systems intermittently show 'Driving Assist Not Available' or other safety-system error warnings.
  • Front brakes have failed at very low mileage, with Audi reportedly declining to cover the repair under warranty.
  • The vehicle has unexpectedly accelerated while parking as the adaptive cruise indicator flickered.
2025 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month6Oct 2024Dec 2024May 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Aug 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (6).

2025 Audi Q7 recalls

2 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 25V777000Nov 12, 2025Seat Belts61 vehicles

    Seat belts:front:anchorage

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Audi RS Q8, Audi Q8, Audi Q7, and Audi SQ8 vehicles. The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles may be missing a rivet that secures the buckle to the seat belt stalk.

    Risk: A seat belt that is missing a rivet may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 692K. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 14, 2025.

2025 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
24.5 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.

2025 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
2023Good4016320.5
2024No verdict72321
2025Caution7316221

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Audi Q7 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2025 Q7 a Complaint Index of 73, ranking it 5th worst among 16 model years and earning a 'Caution' verdict relative to other Q7 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Audi Q7?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints make up 38% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 31% and Lane Departure system problems at 19%, according to NHTSA.
Does the 2025 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Q7: one for a rearview camera software error and one for front seat belt buckles that may be missing a securing rivet. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Q7 compare to other Audi Q7 model years?
The 2025 Q7's Complaint Index of 73 is worse than the 2010 (13), 2012 (20), and 2023 (40) model years, but better than the 2017 (100) and 2013 (93) model years, which NHTSA data flags as 'Avoid'.
Was anyone hurt in a 2025 Audi Q7 crash reported to NHTSA?
NHTSA records 1 crash and 1 injury among the 2025 Q7 complaints, with no fires or deaths reported.

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.