NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q7, or 9.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.21, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #18 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is about the same; against other Luxury SUVs it is 40% 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 2024-10-12 and 2026-08-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 22 days.
15Complaints
9.0Complaints per year on the road
0.21Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
6.7%Share involving a crash or fire
8Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 0.4 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Electrical (40.0% of complaints), followed by Driver-assist systems (26.7%) and Interior & equipment (13.3%). Electrical complaints are 2.5 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 1 reports (6.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 6 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (73% of incidents). 8 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 40% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
4/30/26 I came home, parked in my driveway, got out of the car and opened the left back door to get my handicapped son out of the car. He wanted his talker from his backpack(he is nonverbal), so I sat next to him on the back seat and gave him the talker.
Electrical · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11754011 · Crash
Sunday morning, XXX, at 07:25 CST, while driving west on [XXX] outside of [XXX], the moonroof of the 2025 Audi Q7 spontaneously exploded with what sounded like a gunshot in the car.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760792
WHile trying to park 2025 Q7 the vehicle accelerated without warning and adaptive cruise flashed quickly then disappeared. I was the driver and had a passanger along. THis incedent repeated itself within 30 mins. I am not comfortable driving the car..
Electrical · 2026-03-23 · ODI 11726270
Start/Stop button will not start the engine at times. May take several attempts before engine will start. Had to have Audi Roadside Assist come to my location to get the vehicle car started. Drove vehicle to nearest dealer with the "engine light" illuminated.
Interior & equipment · 2026-03-17 · ODI 11725077
New Audi Q7 only 1,392 miles driven, front brake failed, Audi NOT willing to remedy under warranty claiming unsubstantiated brakes overheated due to excessive braking ? Clearly manufacturer fault and serious safety hazard - no support from Audi Grapevine
Brakes · 2025-12-31 · ODI 11708002
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.
Summary: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Audi Q7?
15 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Audi Q7, or about 9.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Audi Q7?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 40.0% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Audi Q7 still generating complaints?
8 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2025 Audi Q7 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints about the 2025 Audi Q7, or 9.0 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.21, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #18 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Audi models its rate is about the same; against other Luxury SUVs it is 40% lower.