NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry

2016 Audi Q7 Owner Complaints (2)

Analysis of 2 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.

Total Complaints

Defect Clusters

1 Categories

Avg Failure Range

60k mi

Est. Repair Cost

$400 – $1,200

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls1 Owner Complaints2

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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

2016 Q7 Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Clustered Telemetry

Top Defect Complaint Groups (1)

Ranked by NHTSA Frequency

AIRBAGS & SAFETY RESTRAINTS2 Verified Complaints

Airbag Occupant Detection & Inflator Defect Reports

Low Severity

Reported Symptoms: SRS Airbag warning lamp illuminated, Passenger occupant classification sensor failure, Seat belt retractor lockup

Median Failure Mileage60,000 milesIQR: 60,000 – 60,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$400 – $1,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

B0001 B0002 B1000 B0028 B0081

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