Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.
AVOIR's read: running costs are the problem rather than the car itself.
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi Q7, and it carries 2 recalls. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.
| Area | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 20% |
| Fuel system | 4 | 9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 7% |
| Power train | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 4% |
| Engine | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2% |
| Air bags | 1 | 2% |
Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle at a dealer, the team observed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, there was fuel dr
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the warning light on the instrument panel. The message "Low Coolant" was displayed. In additi
NHTSA complaint: Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
Component/System That Failed: The airbag system failed to deploy during a frontal collision. The vehicle’s front driver and passenger airbags did not activate at the time of impact. The airbag system is still present in
NHTSA complaint: Air bags
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while inside or outside the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
Over a period of a week started to smell fuel in the cabin area. I took the vehicle to my mechanics as the closest Audi dealer in 1hr 15mins away on I-10 in mobile Alabama and I did not want to risk the drive. It turns o
NHTSA complaint: Fuel/propulsion system
The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated that there was an occasional fuel odor from the exterior of the vehicle and the driver’s side rear seat. The contact was advised by the manufacturer, that the vehicle w
NHTSA complaint: Fuel system
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 t
NHTSA complaint: Suspension
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Audi Q7. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 fre
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 Vehic
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner
| Reliability raw | 79 | good |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity est. | 76 | good |
| Maintenance | 44 | below average |
| Depreciation | 54 | average |
| Performance | 69 | good |
| Efficiency | 39 | below average |
Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.
What stands behind each score for this car:
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and fuel/propulsion system is the most reported area with 9 of them (20%). There are 2 recalls on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.
AVOIR scores its reliability 79/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.
AVOIR scores its longevity 76/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2014 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.
AVOIR's read: skip unless cheap, because running costs are the problem rather than the car itself. Its overall ownership score is 63/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.
Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.