Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Audi Q7, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Electrical system3
- Seats2
- Unknown or other2
- Engine2
- Vehicle speed control2
- Power train2
- Structure1
- Lane departure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Audi Q7 failed the safety check 0.29% of the time — 58% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,322 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
3,277 Audi Q7 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 9.3 l/100 km on the road against 8.2 in the WLTP test (+13%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 297 | 12.2 | 10.5 | +16% |
| Diesel hybrid | 2,516 | 9.3 | 8.2 | +13% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 464 | 9.5 | 2.2 | +334% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
240 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 63% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €118,210.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde4
- Band onvoldoende profiel2
- Band beschadigd2
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,990 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 29 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
146 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports, 90% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.0–12.0 L/100 km (about 20–21 mpg US), CO₂ 257–281 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 45 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| Q7 55 TFSI quattro · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 10.9 | 12.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2023 Audi Q7.
| 2025713 19 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2023-2024 SQ8, RSQ8, Q8, Q7, and 2024 SQ7 vehicles. The driver's seat side air bag may have been improperly mounted to the seatback frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2023 Audi Q7: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011307 | This bulletin provides information when high beam assist, or traffic sign detection limited, DTC C12B3FD may be stored in the DAS control module. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011280 | This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Databse in instances when the SOS Emergency call warning in instrument cluster without relevant DTC in vehicles with ConBox high. |
| 11011278 | This bulletin provides information regarding Audi connect & Infotainment Warranty Submission Instructions for MY23 and Onwards. |
| 11011277 | This bulletin provides information when the parking brake does not work sporadically; DTC B107BF0 or B10FCF0 stored in the driver assist systems. |
| 11011276 | This TSB provides information when DTCs U142100 and U164200 are stored as passive/sporadic in the gateway. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011273 | This bulletin provides information when DTC B187A00 is stored: Park steer assist cancelation (symptom number 98341). |
| 11011272 | This bulletin provides information when the overhead view camera (TopView) calibration fails. |
| 11011268 | This bulletin pertains to complaints/general information regarding SOS Emergency Assist. |
| 11011267 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to noise complaints at the anchoring point of second row of seats caused by contact between lock and locking mechanism. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011258 | This bulletin provides information when there are noises from door arrester when opening or closing door. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011253 | This bulletin provides infomraion when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension. |
| 11011249 | This TSB provides info when there is a 48V vehicle electrical system warning, DTC U046900 stored in the ECM. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11011239 | This bulletin advises that fuel additives are not permitted. |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009967 | This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging not working with Audi Phone Box. |
| 11009966 | This TSB provides informatin when the Smartphone Interface disconnects/deactivates unexpetedly with Apple CarPlay. |
| 11009965 | This bulletin provides information when the calendar function is not available. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)