2019 Audi Q7 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 16%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Audi Q7, 16% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“From time to time, after the auto engine shutoff engages, when I release the brake and the engine restarts, power steering isn't available for roughly 5 seconds (the car is un-steerable). This happens when the car is at a complete stop, and I'm attempting to start moving again. I've learned to put the car into sport mode so I don't risk my life and my families lives. The dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. :(”
NHTSA complaint #11323192, filed 2020-05, 10,000 miles“Vehicle stability while driving on automatic driving /lane keeping system failed 3 times almost causing vehicle to loose control and crash. On 4 other occasions the vehicles lane keeping failed to keep between lanes and instead vear vehicle in different steering directions, forcing me to pull against the stearing wheel to go back straight. Audi america and local dealer continue to say everything is ok but on all three occasions I had witnesses in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11349631, filed 2020-08, 33,000 miles“Since day 1 of ownership 9/29/19 the 2019 Audi Q7 has had an intermittent electronic steering issue where steering automatically becomes heavier. This results in more effort to effectively steer the vehicle. Audi of beaverton or where the 2019 Q7 was purchased new has attempted to fix twice. The second attempt resulted in full replacement of the electronic steering rack. Issue randomly presents itself while driving. Current mileage on vehicle is 3,885 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11324744, filed 2020-05, 29 miles“Beginning at 1,700 miles (happened three times), then again just two days ago at 4,700 miles, just after starting the car, the electronic waning messages and lights on dash went crazy. The following messages appeared in a rotating sequence (1) safety system malfunction (2) tire pressure malfunction (3) transmission malfunction (4) drive system malfunction (5) adaptive light malfunction (6) brakes malfunction - stop vehicle safely (7) Audi pre sense currently limited (8) stabilization control ESC malfunction. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349875, filed 2020-08, 1,700 miles“My son driving at low speed could not maintain control of the vehicle to avoid hitting the guard rail coming off a highway. It was like he hydroplaned without a puddle in existence.”
NHTSA complaint #11363852, filed 2020-10, 13,500 milesRelated recalls
- 20V149000Mar 16, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the…Covers: Audi Q7 2017–2019, Q8 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11036904Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel clicks when it is adjusted vertically.
- 11036903Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
- 11036902Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
- 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.
- 11023767Sep 25, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 11013697Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel does not heat up sufficiently.
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 2019 Audi Q7
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsVehicle 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 28, 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