Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Audi Q7

Audi Q7 owners have reported 32 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 adaptive cruise control (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (10 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 Adaptive Cruise Control problem

While trying to park 2025 Q7 the vehicle accelerated without warning and adaptive cruise flashed quickly then disappeared. I was the driver and had a passanger along. This incedent repeated itself within 30 mins. I am not comfortable driving the car. .   Read details...

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

My car has experienced unintended automatic emergency braking while driving in active traffic with no obstruction present. This created a serious risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Prior to this, the car had ongoing alignment and steering issues beginning shortly after purchase.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

An alert popped up on the dashboard. Stating driver system malfunction. This happened on the freeway and then the car shut down immediately. I've gotten this notification over 8 times and it has yet to be fixed.   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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