2015 Audi Q7 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Audi Q7, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125 miles.
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.
“Both front headlights have extensive cracks on them. This is a brand-new 2015 Audi Q7 tdi premium plus (held at dealership from sale by epa order due to emission issues). The headlights scatter light, and the micro cracks are in he hundreds all over both front headlight lenses. Awaiting action by Audi dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11076319, filed 2018-03, 125 miles“The headlights have internal fractures in the headlight lenses. Note this is not on the surface of the lens. The fractures reduce light output, splinters the light, and is disruptive to the vision of oncoming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11114488, filed 2018-07Related service bulletins
- 10251657Mar 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 23 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 42% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q7
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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