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Audi's flagship 3-row luxury crossover, combining permanent quattro AWD, virtual cockpit digital displays, and up to 7,700 lbs towing.
Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Audi Q7 is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 240 to 500 horsepower, achieving up to 28 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with quattro Pe drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds 1 active NHTSA safety recall campaign.
Years
2005 - present
Power
240 - 500 hp
Best MPG
28 MPG
2016 Recalls
1 campaign
Complaints
2 filed
01At a glance
| Topic | Audi Q7 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power range | 240 - 500 hp | 8 powertrains verified |
| EPA fuel economy | 15 - 28 MPG | Combined cycle, best trim |
| Recalls (2016) | 1 | Open NHTSA safety campaigns |
| Complaints (2016) | 2 | SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS |
| Fuel types | Gasoline, Diesel, Mild Hybrid Gasoline | quattro Pe drivetrain |
| Generations indexed | 2 | Each with full spec sheet |
| Dimensions (latest) | 5063 x 1970 x 1741 mm | L x W x H, 2994 mm wheelbase |
03Active safety
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
05Pick your year
2016 – present
2006 – 2015
05Generation comparison matrix
| Specification | Audi Q7 (Type 4M)2016 – present (4M) | Audi Q7 (Type 4L)2006 – 2015 (4L) |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output | 261 – 500 hp | 240 – 350 hp |
| EPA Fuel Economy | Up to 28 MPG combined | Up to 22 MPG combined |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 4.1s | 6.9s |
| Exterior Dimensions | 5063 × 1970 × 1741 mm | 5086 × 1983 × 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2994 mm | 3002 mm |
| Powertrains Verified | 4 trims | 4 trims |
| Full Specs | View spec sheet | View spec sheet |
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Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.
Explore Audi Q7 (Type 4M)specs →06Answers
The 2016 Audi Q7 has 1 open NHTSA recall campaign. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.
Across verified powertrains, the Q7 achieves 15 to 28 MPG combined (EPA cycle).
Power ranges from 240 hp to 500 hp across 8 verified powertrains, spanning Gasoline, Diesel, Mild Hybrid Gasoline fuel types.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file for the 2016 model year, most frequently involving SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS.
We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 2005 to the present.
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Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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