2014 Audi Q7 engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Audi Q7 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am experiencing a severe oil leak between the engine and gearbox of my Audi Q7. This issue poses a safety risk due to potential engine malfunctions and accidents. Many Hello My name is [XXX] , owner of 2014 Q7 tdi. I am writing to bring to your attention a prevalent issue that has been reported…”
filed Feb 8, 2024
“The contact owns a 2014 Audi Q7. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a fuel and exhaust odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the odor was more prominent in colder weather and the failure had occurred…”
filed Sep 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q7 | 19 | 26% |
| 2020 Q7 | 7 | 26% |
| 2019 Q7 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 Q7 | 38 | 27% |
| 2017 Q7 | 60 | 19% |
| 2015 Q7 | 12 | 27% |
| 2013 Q7 | 11 | 27% |
| 2012 Q7 | 8 | 28% |
| 2011 Q7 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 Q7 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 Q7 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 Q7 | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Audi Q7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.