What's Wrong with the 2nd Generation (2017–2021) Q7?

Q7 owners have made 9 complaints about the 2017–2021 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 23rd out of 39 Audi generations in overall reliability, with some interior and brakes concerns.

Compare With Other Q7 Generations

Common 2017-2021 Audi Q7 Problems

Some of the worst issues 2nd generation Q7 owners have to deal with.

  1. Start-Stop Defects

    There are multiple problems with Audi's start-stop technology that outweigh the modest fuel efficiency gains. Owners complain that the system will shut off the power steering and brake systems at dangerous times and cause the accelerat The …

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  2. What Are We Missing?

    We know there's more problems than this. Let us know which one you'd like to see us cover next.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

2nd Generation (2017–2021) Q7 Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 9 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 23rd in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 39 eligible generations.

Recent 2nd Generation (2017–2021) Q7 News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  2. Audi is recalling 30,000 Q7 SUVs because they're worried that (*checks notes*) unbuckled front-seat child passengers could get hurt by the airbags?

    An internal investigation found the second-stage of their dual-stage airbag may deploy too quickly for young necks. Maybe we need another investigation into the people allowing their 6-year-olds to ride shotgun without a seat belt?…

    keep reading article "Audi Recalls 2020-2021 Q7 Over Dual-Stage Airbag Concerns"

  9. A Q7 owner has sued Audi over his squeaky brake pads and defective rotors.

    But in a twist, the brakes that come with the car aren’t the problem … it’s the $1700 replacement parts.

    In April 2018, the plaintiff heard loud squealing noises when he used the brakes even though the replacement parts had been on the Q7 less than 3,500 miles. He took the SUV to technicians who drove the vehicle but couldn't replicate the squealing and squeaking sounds.…

    keep reading article "Audi’s Replacement Brakes Are A Genuine Headache"