2021 Audi Q7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (44), Engine (19), Unknown Or Other (11).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 44 | 59% |
| Engine | 19 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 8% |
| Steering | 5 | 7% |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% |
| Tires | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,lane Departure - filed 2026-09-29
Active Lane Assist defect that causes uncommanded, abrupt steering to the left without driver input, most often in intersections where lane markings disappear. The system cannot be deactivated, creating a risk of loss of vehicle control and a crash. The dealer says it is a software issue with no manufacturer fix availa...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-23
It is listed as Instrument cluster malfunction with a couple lights on like Brake, ABS, steering wheel with exclamation point next to it. Often when I’m driving the screen in front of me that tells me my speed will go extremely dark to the point you can barely read what it says on it. I have not taken it to a dealershi...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
I have heard a knocking and experienced sudden loss of power while driving- not electrical loss, but vehicle suddenly slows down and unable to pick back up speed effectively creating a safety concern when driving- especially at on ramps. A warning light comes on and then it will go off randomly with the loss of power....
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.