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2014 Audi Q7

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Owner complaints for the 2014 Audi Q7 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 29.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

29 reports with mileage · 16 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2024
Fuel/propulsion SystemSuspensionUnknown Or Other

the vehicle was leaking gas. the vehicle rarely would start. fuses easily burn out or go bad due to possible electrical problems. now I am having to purchase maybe it is called a drive shaft? or something that makes the vehicle not go or start?? I am not a mechanic but I pay a lot of money on this vehicle every month, the rep…

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the vehicle was leaking gas. the vehicle rarely would start. fuses easily burn out or go bad due to possible electrical problems. now I am having to purchase maybe it is called a drive shaft? or something that makes the vehicle not go or start?? I am not a mechanic but I pay a lot of money on this vehicle every month, the repairs are extremely high and not wating to ruin my credit due to neglect part of Audi company. I will also get pictures as soon as the mechanic can get the parts and start working on the next problem.

NHTSA ODI #11593868

66,500 miles · Oct 23, 2018
Unknown Or Other

THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY ON 10/22/2018. WITH NO APPARENT WARNING AND NO EXTERNAL IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI #11142126

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherInjury

THIS MORNING MY WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF ONE SUPERMARKET. I USED THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND OPENED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO LOAD THE STUFF. MY NANNY OPENED 2ND ROW PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO SIT MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR SEAT. AFTER THEN WE BOTH CLOSED THE DOORS. I TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND MY NANNY TRIED TO …

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THIS MORNING MY WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OF ONE SUPERMARKET. I USED THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND OPENED FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO LOAD THE STUFF. MY NANNY OPENED 2ND ROW PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO SIT MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR SEAT. AFTER THEN WE BOTH CLOSED THE DOORS. I TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND MY NANNY TRIED TO OPEN THE 2ND ROW DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. BUT WE COULDN'T OPEN BOTH DOORS! I TRIED TO OPEN THE TRUNK. BUT I COULDN'T OPEN IT. ALL DOORS JUST AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED WHEN THE CAR WAS FULLY STOPPED AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. MY 16 MONTHS OLD BABY WAS LOCKED IN THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NHTSA ODI #11010398

Official recalls

2

23V086000 · Equipment:other:labels; Tires

Feb 15, 2023

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Equipment:other:labels

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

Tires

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

17V298000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 3, 2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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