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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.

Best years to target

2015 93 · 2014 90 · 2013 90 · 2025 89

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.

202589/100
Buy

13 complaints · 2 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 3 recalls

202164/100
Caution

67 complaints · 9 recalls

202064/100
Caution

25 complaints · 5 recalls

201964/100
Caution

61 complaints · 4 recalls

201864/100
Caution

139 complaints · 3 recalls

201756/100
Caution

316 complaints · 7 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 1 recalls

201593/100
Buybest year

44 complaints · 2 recalls

201490/100
Buy

44 complaints · 2 recalls

201390/100
Buy

38 complaints · 3 recalls

201264/100
Caution

29 complaints · 4 recalls

201164/100
Caution

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Audi Q7 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Audi Q7 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.