2021 Audi Q7 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Audi Q7, 9% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“An alert popped up on the dashboard. Stating driver system malfunction. This happened on the freeway and then the car shut down immediately. I've gotten this notification over 8 times and it has yet to be fixed. I'm extremely anxious and terrified when driving this vehicle, because my 3 children are in this vehicle while im driving. All services has been all done at audi oakland, they have all the records/documents. This car has been serviced over 120 days in total”
NHTSA complaint #11703709, filed 2025-12“The instrument cluster failed as was reported in a previous recall. This failure was caused by a hardware problem which was fixed via a software update. Unfortunately, the hardware (instrument cluster) has already been compromised and warning lights are all lit up and some warnings aren't working and the instrument panel still goes blank when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11661780, filed 2025-05“Was driving around 30 MPH. Audi Q7started showing malfunctions on the dashboard, stabilization control malfunction, transmission malfunction, startup system malfunction, backup system malfunction, drivers assist malfunction, tire pressure malfunction, drive system malfunction. The vehicle started to brake on it own, fishtailed and then started to accelerate on its own”
NHTSA complaint #11486274, filed 2022-09“While traveling all alone in a 2 lane road on a rainy evening the brakes applied themselves violently. Same has happened when backing of my home garage and the car senses rain and the brakes violently. This is very distressing and the seatbelt pulls back very hard causing fear, confusion and pain.”
NHTSA complaint #11493731, filed 2022-11“The contact owns a 2021 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact went forward and sustained a concussion, and blurred vision and medical attention was provided. The emergency brake malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11477825, filed 2022-08, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030982Mar 16, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Audi Q7
44 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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