Model year 2015 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2015 Audi Q7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Audi Q7 at 18–22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 46 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
18–22
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 Audi Q7 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Audi Q7, newest first.
Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V086000Reported Feb 15, 2023
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 50G5)
Components
Equipment: Other: Labels; Tires
Units affected
12,100 (estimate)
Problem
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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 20Z8)
Units affected
240,487 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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 free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Audi Q7 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 Audi Q7 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2015 Audi Q7 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 Audi Q7 SUV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
18.5%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 Audi Q7 owner complaints
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi Q7, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 Audi Q7 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
13
Fuel/propulsion system
8
Unknown or other
6
Power train
4
Service brakes
4
Vehicle speed control
4
Air bags
3
Electrical system
2
Exterior lighting
2
Steering
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
