2015 Audi Q7 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Audi Q7, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,850 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.
“2015 Audi Q7 tdi premium plus - driver side suspension makes a dull rattling noise during driving. Either bad tie-rod bushings or a bad strut which rattles up and down creating the noise. Concerning at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11082630, filed 2018-04, 1,850 miles“Seatbelts are locked as I try to pull them from the reel when I get into the car. It takes multiple pulls before they unlock. Car is stationary the steering column squeals as it lowers and raises when I start car and turn off the car. Car is stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11296629, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11027350Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009362Sep 16, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 10251660Mar 12, 2024This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- 10242940Sep 15, 2023This bulletin provides information for when a steering wheel shimmy, vibration, and/or oscillation is reported.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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