Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Audi Q7

Audi Q7 owners have reported 27 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive cruise control (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Audi Q7


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Audi Q7

The Automatic Emergency Braking 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 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My wife was driving the car with the adaptive cruise control set at 72mph on 5/11/2025. The milage on the odometer was about 37165. A car was close behind when suddenly on of the systems in my car slammed on the brakes and attempted to stop the car.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

My car has suddenly tried to stop in the middle of an interstate highway. It happens when the adaptive cruise control is active. Even though the lane in front of the car is clear, a warning sign appears in the dash that the pathway is obstructed and the car tries to stop quickly.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact went forward and sustained a concussion, blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The emergency brake malfunction message was displayed.   Read details...

The Dynamic Brake Support/brake Assist problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the autonomous brake assist function engaged more than twice without warning. The failure occurred while at an intersection and upon making a left turn.   Read details...




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