2021 Audi Q7 Lane departure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the lane departure of the 2021 Audi Q7, 7% of the 75 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Per carfax, my preowned 2021 Q7 with 9k miles has had several visits to audi dealerships. The car was eventually used for a buy back. That said, Audi USA fixed the vehicle and sold it. The car is NOT fixed and as the new owner I've waited 2 weeks after buying this car to drive and possess it only to have the battery warning light back on the dashboard after taking possession today. The car was previously at an audi dealership before it was cleared to be shipped to me. It seems Audi is unable to fix this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556707, filed 2023-11“Active Lane Assist defect that causes uncommanded, abrupt steering to the left without driver input, most often in intersections where lane markings disappear. The system cannot be deactivated, creating a risk of loss of vehicle control and a crash. The dealer says it is a software issue with no manufacturer fix available.”
NHTSA complaint #11767633, filed 2026-09“Driving about 25 mph power of steering wheel was lost, steering became very hard. I stopped, no accident. Not reported yet. Messages appeared: 1. Steering: malfunction! please stop vehicle 2. Audi pre sense 3. Lane departure warning 4. Emergency assist”
NHTSA complaint #11498735, filed 2022-12“Rear sensors failed for Blind Spot Warning, Parking Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Warning and possibly other safety functions have failed on this car twice now since it was purchased. This is known issue and if the car is out of warranty Audi will not cover this very expensive repair for important safety features. Quote from Go Parts website: TSB: Rear Parking Sensor Brackets Detaching A widespread known issue for the 2020-2024 Audi Q7 is the failure of the adhesive that holds the rear parking sensor brackets to the inside of the bumper cover. …”
NHTSA complaint #11757771, filed 2026-08Lane departure: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Audi Q7
44 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
6 complaintsBrakes
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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