2019 Audi Q7 vs 2019 Toyota Highlander
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Audi Q7 | 2019 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 480 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,133 | 162 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 194 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 86 |
| Engine | 5 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 56 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 19 |
| Steering | 10 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2019 Audi Q7
2019 Toyota Highlander
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.