Used Audi Q7: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 314 complaints across these 7 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Q7 from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025	Total
Engine	28	2	4	5	2			41
Automatic emergency braking		3		2	2	2	2	11
Electrical	13	6	9	33		2		63
Suspension	15	10						25
Steering	7	10		4				21

Mileages where Q7 problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
49,520–60,000 miles	Coolant pump failure	2019
50,000–59,000 miles	Water pump coolant leak	2018
55,000–57,271 miles	Water pump coolant leak	2021
55,000–76,000 miles	Broken coil springs	2019
60,000–70,000 miles	Broken rear coil springs	2018
60,328–64,851 miles	Sudden steering failure	2018
68,000–86,000 miles	Oil consumption and piston failure	2018