Electrical System Problems of Audi Q7

Audi Q7 owners have reported 173 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (164 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Audi Q7


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Audi Q7

The Electrical System problem

On [xxx], I experienced multiple failures of core safety systems in my 2021 Audi Q7 that put my 17-month-old child at serious risk and exposed critical flaws in how the vehicle’s systems operate and record events.   Read details...

The Software problem

While driving down a local city street, the car began to lose power, flashed a bunch of error codes and then lost power within a few seconds. The steering wheel locked when this happened so the car could not safely be steered off the road.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

The contact owns a 2020 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the messages "electrical malfunction" and "stop vehicle" were displayed. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle shut off and failed to restart.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof seal was leaking, causing water to drip onto the electrical wiring. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure.   Read details...

The Electrical Failure problem

The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. While driving between 55-60 mph, the electrical system (mmi) shorted after becoming wet from rain. As a result, the electrical system failed. The failure has only occurred once.   Read details...




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