The 2015 Audi Q7 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 252,587 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT23V0860002023-02-1512,100 affected
Defect
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…
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.
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
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. …
Complaints by component
ENGINE
12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
POWER TRAIN
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
STEERING
2
Total complaints56
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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…”
“Audi denied emissions warranty for covered item.”
“Audi denied emissions warranty for covered item.”
“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.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Audi Q7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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