The 2014 Audi Q7 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 252,587 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT23V0860002023-02-1512,100 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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. (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.
Consequence
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. …
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
4
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes
SUSPENSION
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
2injuries
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
Total complaints65
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Gas leak under left passenger side of the vehicle.”
“The contact owns a 2014 audi q7. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal beeping sound coming from the warning light on the instrument panel. The message "low coolant" was displayed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to move over to the side of…”
“The contact owns a 2014 audi q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with fuel filter flange failure.…”
“The contact owns a 2014 audi q7. The contact stated that while inside or outside the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa…”
“Over a period of a week started to smell fuel in the cabin area. I took the vehicle to my mechanics as the closest audi dealer in 1hr 15mins away on I-10 in mobile alabama and I did not want to risk the drive. It turns out that the q7 has a recall for 20z8 which is the fuel pump flange, since the…”
“The contact owns a 2014 audi q7. The contact stated that there was an occasional fuel odor from the exterior of the vehicle and the driver’s side rear seat. The contact was advised by the manufacturer, that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 17v298000 (fuel system,…”
“It seems that there is a leak around my fuel tank. That resembles something audi has put in a recall for other vehicles of my year make and model, but my vin isn’t included in the recall.”
“The vehicle was leaking gas. The vehicle rarely would start. Fuses easily burn out or go bad due to possible electrical problems. Now I am having to purchase maybe it is called a drive shaft? Or something that makes the vehicle not go or start?? I am not a mechanic but I pay a lot of money on this…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi Q7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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