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Audi Q7: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2015 (93/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
13 complaints · 2 recalls
1 complaints · 3 recalls
67 complaints · 9 recalls
25 complaints · 5 recalls
61 complaints · 4 recalls
139 complaints · 3 recalls
316 complaints · 7 recalls
2 complaints · 1 recalls
44 complaints · 2 recalls
44 complaints · 2 recalls
38 complaints · 3 recalls
29 complaints · 4 recalls
23 complaints · 4 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2015?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2015 Audi Q7’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Audi Q7 head-to-head →