2014 Audi Q7 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,391miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2014 Audi Q7, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,391 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my Audi Q7 certified pre owned from an Audi dealership. Soon after I got it I realized that the accelerator sometimes got stuck on a fast acceleration. I called the dealership and asked them to check for a recall and also took it in for evaluation. They said it was because of the floor mats, the mats were removed/changed. The problem still exists, and as I check for recalls with that issue I don't see any in the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083924, filed 2018-04, 50,000 miles“In january 2019, while I was driving on ca 110 in excess of 60 MPH, the Audi Q7 tdi's glow plug indicator light came on, I lost acceleration and a few minutes later, my engine shut off and I was stuck in the left lane. I had to call 911 and have chp stop all traffic and push my car to the shoulder while I awaited a tow truck. Audi dtla told me that the high pressure fuel pump failed and that there was metal shrapnel in my fuel line and it all had to be replaced. They said this was a diesel warranty covered issue and we did not pay any charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232497, filed 2019-07, 44,782 miles“Car self accelerated while parking into a space. It is a tdi version which had been in the shop for a recall modification to computer that same week. While pulling into a parking spot a under 5 MPH the car suddenly accelerated to a very high RPM, jumped a curb and struck a pole. 4 people experienced the RPM increases (tow truck driver, Audi dealer rep, my wife and I.”
NHTSA complaint #11337516, filed 2020-07“Flooding due to improper cleaning of ac valve blockage. I took the car to the dealership due to water leakage in the floorboards. They said they fixed the issue but after within a few weeks the water leakage kept pouring now due to that the water leakage has exceeded its point to which it has now put it self into the electronica areas of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11418100, filed 2021-05Related service bulletins
- 10230976Jan 20, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when a vibration is felt in the floor, seat, footwell, pedals or steering wheel while driving at highway speeds from 55 - 80 mph.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 5 | 11% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Audi Q7
18 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology