AI Damage2019 Audi Q7: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Audi Q7 filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and steering. The maker issued 986 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 63
- involving a crash
- 5
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 986
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 16% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 16% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 6 Forward collision avoidance 8% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 6% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 10 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 58.
- Steering: 10 complaints (16% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 47.
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 285.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 complaints (13% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 10.
- Engine: 6 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 42.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 3 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 63 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10 | 0 | 58 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 | 47 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 1 | 285 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 42 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 | 39 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 256 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 56 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The fireman said the airbags deploy code was issues but the airbag never deployed, and the automatic emergency braking did not stop the car. It seemed as though the transmission was switched, but we had not touched the gas. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Hesitation on acceleration, failure to accelerate, jerking, shuddering, revving, surging, slipping, etc.) engine problems (e.g. Leaks, illumination of the check engine light, whining noise from the engine area, loss of power, stalling, rough running, etc.) electrical problems (e.g.
Vehicle stability while driving on automatic driving /lane keeping system failed 3 times almost causing vehicle to loose control and crash. On 4 other occasions the vehicles lane keeping failed to keep between lanes and instead vear vehicle in different steering directions, forcing me to pull against the stearing…
The vehicle reports front right side marker malfunction error while I do not see any issue with the headlight. I see that certain vehicles were recalled for the same model earlier reporting the same issue and hence wanted to report this a safety incident if the light malfunction while driving at night.
After the second visit, around August 28, 2026, a high-pitched whining/squealing noise began. It occurred while coasting or going downhill and generally when the accelerator was not pressed, not only while braking. The driver initially suspected a brake noise.
The warning signs that the car gives are “Traffic jam assist unavailable” and “Safety system malfunction” while driving.These warning messages and system malfunctions have been occurring intermittently since shortly after purchase in early 2025 and were previously reported to the dealership.
The contact stated that while in reverse, the back-over prevention intermittently displayed a black screen. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V900000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included.
The starter in my Audi Q7 2019 failed and the car would not start. I was parked in my garage and manually had to put the car in neutral using the tool provided in the trunk and push the car out of the garage until a flatbed tow truck was able to take my car to the shop.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 773 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 37% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Q7 has 54 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 63, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides infomraiotn when there are noises from the surround loudspeaker
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer
- This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the…
This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning
- This bulletin provides informaiton when the airbag warning lamp is active, event memory "B200000 - Faulty…
This bulletin provides informaiton when the airbag warning lamp is active, event memory "B200000 - Faulty control module, symptom 305".
NHTSA lists 986 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi Q7?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 63. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (13%), infotainment or screen glitches (11%), steering or power steering problems (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Audi Q7?
NHTSA lists 986 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Audi Q7 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.