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2015 Audi Q7

The Verdict

89 Smooth Ride

The 2015 Audi Q7 has 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are engine (16 complaints) and body (13 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 89/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Audi Q7, consider the 2024 model year which has 97% fewer complaints.

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89

Klunk Score: Smooth Ride

This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.

How is this calculated?

The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.

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Under the Hood

Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.

YearBodyBrakesElectricalEngineTransmission
200717431421
2008725180
2009325101
2010712172
2011121370
2012522182
20131124210
20141108241
20151347164
2017839150713
2018511229425
20193337153
2020328102
202116229191
202410000
202571401

By Category

Engine
16
Body
13
Electrical
7
Brakes
4
Transmission
4

By Severity

1
20
2
23
4
1

Worst Problems

Complaints

Engine 2

Warranty will be over in 60 days; the Catalyst Coverter is going back, the Audi dealer and Audi Corporate are delaying the fixture do to some mis communication between dealer and corporate. The problem has to do with DEF gases not being cleanup. The error code is P20EE00 and the engine light is on. The part is under warranty and Audi Corporate is delaying the fixt because the do not wish to pay for the cost. They have had my vehicle for a full week and no decision when to replace the part. I strongly believe they want the warranty to expire so the customer has to pay for cost of the catalyst. The dealer has verified that part is under warranty but corporate does NOT response to the dealer.0

11mo ago
Body 1

Right passenger windshield wiper arm, broke off and windshield during driving. It started to sprinkle and the automatic windshield wipers came on. The right passenger side wiper arm broke off and went flying over the vehicle. Fortunately the vehicle behind me was far away and was able to maneuver out of the way. I checked and the whole arm broke, not the wiper blade. The drivers side is fine. I read that this is a common issue and that many drivers have had the exact issue on the same side. This spans over several years. I saw from 2008 Q7 to 2016.

14mo ago
Engine 2

Engine started knocking. Excessive use of oil in vehicle. Even after putting oil in and getting the oil changed several times, the vehicle constantly leaks and is consuming massive amounts of oil.

14mo ago
Engine 2

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to properly indicate that the fuel tank was full. The contact continued refueling the vehicle, and fuel started spilling from the filler neck. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump flange. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The contact was informed that the vehicle had been repaired by the previous owner. The failure mileage was 60,000.

34mo ago
Body 1

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a left turn, water started leaking from the firewall on the driver's side, and the accelerator pedal became wet. The contact stated that her foot slipped off the pedal and she nearly lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that water had been leaking on the driver's side and on the passenger's side foot well for over a year. The contact stated that she had contacted an unknown dealer and was informed that water was leaking due to A/C condensation. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently, and would cause her foot to slip off the pedals. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

36mo ago
Engine 1

Audi Denied Emissions Warranty for covered item.

39mo ago
Body 2

Driving down the highway, 70 mph, and the middle panel of the panoramic sunroof just shattered. Nothing struck the glass, and the highway was smooth; no potholes or bumps.

39mo ago
Engine 1

The issue is with the engine , the engine has started burning oil after 80000 miles , I have to put a quarter oil every 500 miles , which is not good for the environment, because it burns oil, and pollutes the environment and causing health issues among living things, I am really concerned about it and I have humble request to nhtsa should take action against audi, and I have seen most of Audi engine burns oil , It is requested to recall those audi vehicle, audi has to fix it, thank you

41mo ago
Engine 2

The car constantly needs to get oil. It is unreal that I went for a top off and the next day the oil light is on. The car has always been serviced by the dealer's service center, however no sense is made about this problem. The tail pipes show black that gives proof of oil burning no signs of oil leakage over the hood. I think this is a hazard that could only be after the damage is done. I have had to get oil put into the car thrice within the same week.

42mo ago
Electrical 1

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

42mo ago
Body 1

On 7/4 as I was merging onto the highway I was accelerating to merge onto the main lanes of traffic. I pressed on the accelerator to pickup speed, but when I let off the pedal the vehicle felt like it was continuing to accelerate similar to being on cruise control. I felt like I did not have control of the vehicle. I pressed on the brake pedal and let go to see if it would disengage the acceleration, but it did not. I then continued to press down on the brake pedal and pull over to the emergency lane and park the car. I had total of 6 passengers in vehicle with me, 4 adult and 2 children. After being pulled over I checked to insure the pedal was not stuck on any floor mats, and it was not. I was lucky that there was no traffic on the holiday to avoid any collisions. I carefully resumed to my destination and the vehicle operated normally. I reported to AudiUSA via online chat requesting advice. They suggested I contact a local service center who would charge me to diagnose the vehicle. I have not taken any steps yet given they typically will charge me regardless of determining any issues and identify some other upsell opportunity for service. I'm wondering if anyone else has reported this experience for an Audi Q7 2015 and any actions taken. Also if there is any government programs for safety inspections for unintended acceleration of vehicles. I would have expected Audi or any manufacturer to offer a complimentary inspection given the safety concerns. Thanks.

49mo ago
Brakes 2

ABS sensor failed. Caused the warning lights to come on showing failure. The rear brakes locked up in an intersection as a result of sensor failure and I narrowly avoided a serious accident. This has happened twice. Each time when a sensor failed.

56mo ago
Electrical 4

The contact owned a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, a vehicle from the opposite side made a left turn while the contact was driving straight which caused the contact to T-bone and hit that other vehicle on the front and rear passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle's front end was caved in which caused damage to the radiator and brake line. The contact had a concussion and bruises on the upper chest due to the seat belt and whiplash. There was no medical treatment at the scene, but the contact did go to the hospital the next day. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was later deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 70,000.

59mo ago
Engine 1

Code P00455 check engine light. When I fuel gas tank, fuel pours out from driver's side. Fuel fill is on passenger's side of car.

59mo ago
Engine 1

I am writing to report a problem with Faulty electronic control monitors (ECM). This is a vehicle safety problem, because if the ECM is faulty, drivers won't know when there is truly a problem. Approximately 2 weeks ago, my vehicle check engine light came on. I don't drive the car that often, so I scheduled an appointment and took a picture. The day of my appointment the light wasn't on. The report number 251149 shows a diagnosis of a faulty ECM. I believe there is a problem with the manufacturing, because my car is a 2015 and report numbers 185124 and 180866 also reflect faulty information and electronic control monitors. This shouldn't happen in a car that is ~6 years old and has only 50,000 miles.

61mo ago
Engine 1

The intake pipe between the intercooler and turbo consists of 2 pieces joined with 2 bolts. I was told by the Audi service tech that both of these bolts backed out and the pipe dislodged mid operation, disrupting air flow. Throttle was suddenly completely unresponsive and I was forced to coast to the shoulder of the highway with no throttle control. Link to video sent by service tech: https://app.quik.auto/j/356eeb5b

62mo ago
Transmission 1

THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A BUSY CITY INTERSECTION. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP AND PUSHING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE ROAD, NONE OF THE FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS WOULD ENGAGE. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO IS ORDERING A NEW FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FROM GERMANY.

69mo ago
Electrical 1

MY PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND MY AC BLOWER IS NOT WORKING

73mo ago
Engine 1

PER AUDI DEALERSHIP AND FIDELITY WARRANTY, CLEANING OF THE SECONDARY AIR PORTS ARE NOT CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL ENOUGH TO BE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS GIVEN THE REASONING THAT CLEANING IS NOT CONSIDERED A FAILURE OF PARTS; AND THEREFORE, DOES NOT MEET WARRANTY COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS, ALTHOUGH IT DOES ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IS DEEMED CRITICAL BY THE AUDI TECHNICIAN. *TR

75mo ago
Body 2

THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BROKE IN HEAVY RAIN. I CALLED THE COMPANY AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON PROBLEM. *TR

75mo ago

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