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2019 Audi Q7 Brakes Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
6%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
8,458miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Audi Q7, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,458 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.

“While overtaking another car on a 2 lane road under high acceleration (90 MPH) it appeared that all electronic systems in the car failed. The display showed several systems failing after another and beeping indicators were heard. The power breaking failed, only non-power assisted breaking, power steering failed and the engine stalled during the time while overtaking another car. I could still overtake the other vehicle and was able stop the car on the side of the road. When parking I shut off the ignition, started and was able to continue. The same issue happened later on that day. …”

NHTSA complaint #11405652, filed 2021-03, 16,715 miles

“Front brakes engaged while driving without warning. Rear brakes ok. Front brakes overheated before I could safely stop. Smoke from front brakes evidenced the overheating. Towed to dealership who could not duplicate the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11192143, filed 2019-03, 200 miles

“My car has experienced unintended automatic emergency braking while driving in active traffic with no obstruction present. This created a serious risk of a rear-end collision from vehicles behind. Prior to this, the car had ongoing alignment and steering issues beginning shortly after purchase. The car consistently pulls while driving and has required multiple repair attempts, including alignments and inspections of steering and suspension components. These repairs have not resolved the issue. The problem appears to be worsening. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728044, filed 2026-03

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
2023319%
2022210%
202168%
2020310%
201946%
2018139%
201793%
201549%
201412%
201337%
201227%
201114%
201027%
2009210%
200826%
200744%

Other parts of the 2019 Audi Q7

Steering
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology