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2014 Audi

Q7

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg

Audi Q7: best and worst years
2014 Audi Q7

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2014.

2015 photoCharles from Port Chester, New YorkCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
272
Power to weight
0.050 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.70

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
20 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
2
Owner complaints
45 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM17%
  • ENGINE15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8%
  • POWER TRAIN6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 66 total.

Audi Q7: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

1,009 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAOS-26-25

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when you perform the 90TV SVM flash.

  • May 6, 2026POWER TRAINTSB_2074808_4

    The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years

  • Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2022032_12

    This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

  • Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

  • Mar 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2081531_1

    This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392.

  • Mar 24, 2026SUSPENSIONTSB_2023187_8

    This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.

  • Mar 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2081405_1

    This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.

  • Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_13

    This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

  • and 1,001 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.