NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi Q7, or 4.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #11 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 52% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is 71% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2023-05-09 and 2026-02-05. Median delay from incident to filing: 4 days.
16Complaints
4.4Complaints per year on the road
0.1Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
2Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 3.9 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 0.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 9 complaints, 89% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (18.8% of complaints), followed by Engine (12.5%) and Transmission / powertrain (12.5%). 0 reports (0.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 17 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (44% of incidents). 2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 19% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.1
vs. other Audi models0.48
vs. other 2023 models0.1
vs. other Luxury SUVs0.29
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (9)0.11
The front moonroof exploded while I was driving on the highway. There was heavy traffic so I was not traveling at a high speed. There was no debris that hit the roof. Without warning, It shattered and the falling glass cut my hand.
Interior & equipment · 2023-05-09 · ODI 11521159
My rear differential keep locking and making noise while turning
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-02-05 · ODI 11715852
Audi Rumble is present on this vehicle, Audi disregards it even after visiting the dealer many times over the issue. Center diff is what is causing it. No issue up to 30k miles, then the rumble started.
Transmission / powertrain · 2025-11-04 · ODI 11697332
First Incident [XXX], in Columbia SC driving in parking lot On Post, approx 10pm, blocking traffic. Car shut down and MMI disappeared. After approximately 20-30 minutes car started, still no screen. I was able to drive it.
Electrical · 2025-06-25 · ODI 11669083
After owning the vehicle for less than one-year (~20k) miles, the front brakes started to pulse and make noise when stopping. Stopping distance was reduced. The dealer recommended that the rotors be replaced and did so at zero cost as a courtesy.
Brakes · 2025-04-29 · ODI 11657439
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 25V900000 · 2025-12-19
Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 24V251000 · 2024-04-03
Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Campaign 23V868000 · 2023-12-20
Summary: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Audi Q7?
16 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Audi Q7, or about 4.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Audi Q7?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 18.8% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Audi Q7 still generating complaints?
2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2023 Audi Q7 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints about the 2023 Audi Q7, or 4.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #11 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is 52% lower; against other Luxury SUVs it is 71% lower.