The 2016 Audi Q7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 74,881 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
1
SEAT BELTS
1
Total complaints2
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“We bought a used audi q7. It is only 3 years old and has a little over 60,000 miles. The rear passenger seat belt will not latch. I have contacted audi, and they told me it is out of warranty and they are going to charge me to even look at it. I have read that the nhtsa may be able to help me have…”
“I would like to buy a new audi suv or other luxury brand auto this year or 2017 with complete disclosure from the automaker that the said auto does not have a takata airbag installed. Please let me know whom I may contact.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi Q7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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