2015 Audi Q7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Audi Q7, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,250 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.
“The vehicle has experienced increased motor oil consumption in the last two months . The vehicle has used about 3 quarts of oil in less than 2,000 miles. I was told at the Audi of riverside dealer that this common. The vehicle had 98,000 miles when the problem first occurred. Has happened again and it's only been driven 2,000 miles since more oil was added.”
NHTSA complaint #11270307, filed 2019-10, 98,000 miles“The front differential failed while driving through a busy city intersection. After coasting to a stop and pushing the vehicle out of the road, none of the forward or reverse gears would engage. Towed the vehicle to the dealership, who is ordering a new front differential from germany.”
NHTSA complaint #11374766, filed 2020-11, 55,000 miles“If the vehicle is in neutral gear, it cannot be placed into drive gear, unless you depress the brake. When you place this vehicle in a car wash that pushes the vehicle in the neutral gear, we are unable to shift gear to drive unless you depress the brake. Applying the brakes in a moving car wash line is dangerous. If you do not quickly change gears, the vehicle could slip the rollers and potentially cause the vehicle behind it to strike the Q7.”
NHTSA complaint #10948535, filed 2017-01, 150 miles“After just merging to i695 w from traveling south on i95 vehicle continued to accelerate after going full throttle and would not respond to the brake override. It appeared that the throttle pedal was somehow stuck and would not come back up on its own. The pedal appeared to have gone past its 'normal' motion range and had sunk quite low into the floor. This forced me to have to stand with full force on the brake and unto the shoulder with a full emergency stop required. Which in turn caused to brakes to smoke for a few minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186047, filed 2019-03, 53,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034638Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the cluster; P074100 stored in the TCM.
- 11033475May 6, 2026The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the…
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
- 11020353Jun 20, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11009937Oct 4, 2024This bulletin provides additional information pertaining to continued noises/vibrations in tight bends - Q7 and A8 vehicle models.
- 11007311Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007230Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005878Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q7
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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