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2026 Audi Q7 Mhev

5/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2026 AUDI Q7 SUV MHEV AWD

5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 5★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 15.5%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 11825

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 006 - Post-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area .JPGPhoto No. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGPhoto No. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.JPGPhoto No. 021 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGPhoto No. 022 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 023 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGPhoto No. 024 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGPhoto No. 025 - Post-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGPhoto No. 026 - Pre-Test Front View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGPhoto No. 027 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGPhoto No. 028 - Pre-Test Front View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGPhoto No. 029 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGPhoto No. 030 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGPhoto No. 031 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Head Showing Dummy Head is Level.JPGPhoto No. 032 - Pre-Test Placement of Dummy Feet.JPGPhoto No. 033 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 034 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGPhoto No. 035 - Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 036 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 037 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGPhoto No. 038 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGPhoto No. 039 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGPhoto No. 040 - Pre-Test Dummy and Door Clearance View.JPGPhoto No. 041 - Post-Test Dummy and Door Clearance View.JPGPhoto No. 042 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGPhoto No. 043 - Post-Test Right Side View of Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGPhoto No. 044 - Pre-Test Inner Door Panel View.JPGPhoto No. 045 - Post-Test Inner Door Panel View Showing Dummy Contact Location.JPGPhoto No. 046 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Vehicle Interior View.JPGPhoto No. 047 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Side Air Bag View.JPGPhoto No. 048 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Torso Contact with Vehicle Interior View.JPGPhoto No. 049 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Torso Contact with Side Air Bag View.JPGPhoto No. 050 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Vehicle Interior View.JPGPhoto No. 051 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Pelvis Contact with Side Air Bag View.JPGPhoto No. 052 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Knee Contact with Vehicle Interior View.JPGPhoto No. 053 - Pre-Test View of Fuel Filler Cap or Fuel Filler Neck.JPGPhoto No. 054 - Post-Test View of Fuel Filler Cap or Fuel Filler Neck.JPGPhoto No. 055 - Close-Up View of Vehicle Certification Label.JPGPhoto No. 056 - Close-Up View of Vehicle Tire Information Placard or Label.JPGPhoto No. 057 - Pre-Test Pole Barrier Front View.JPGPhoto No. 058 - Post-Test Pole Barrier Front View.JPGPhoto No. 059 - Pre-Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGPhoto No. 060 - Post-Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGPhoto No. 061 - Pre-Test Ballast View.JPGPhoto No. 062 - Post-Test Primary and Redundant Speed Trap Read-Out.JPGPhoto No. 063 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 0 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 064 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 90 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 065 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 180 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 066 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 270 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 067 - FMVSS Photo No. 301 Static Rollover 360 Degrees.JPGPhoto No. 068 - Impact Event .jpgPhoto No. 069 - Monroney Label.jpgPhoto No. 070 - Head Restraint Use and Adjustment Information from Vehicle Owners Manual.jpgPhoto No. 071 - Post-Test View of Shattered Vehicle Inner Door Panel.JPGO20185810 2018 Audi Q7 2.0T AWD 5-Door SUV SPNCAP - SIDE POLE IMPACT FOR WEB.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 14270

Full test report (PDF) ↗

Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 021 - Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 022 - Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 024 - Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 025 - Pre-Test Front Close-up View of Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 026 - Post-Test Front Close-up View of Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 027 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.jpgNo. 028 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 029 - Post-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 030 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 031 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.jpgNo. 032 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 049 - Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Side Air bag View.jpgNo. 062 - Pre-Test View of Rear Passenger Dummy's Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.jpgNo. 063 - Pre-Test View of Rear Passenger Dummy's Head Showing Dummy's Head is Level.jpgNo. 091 - Post-Test Right Side View of MDB Impactor Face.jpgNo. 103 - Driver Head Restraint Use and Adjustment Information from Vehicle Owner's Manual.jpg

Crash test #3NHTSA test 14271

Full test report (PDF) ↗

Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 Load Cell Location.jpgNo. 002 Pre-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. 003 Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. 004 Manufacturer's Label.jpgNo. 005 Tire Placard.jpgNo. 006 Test Vehicle Frontal As Delivered.JPGNo. 007 Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.JPGNo. 008 Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. 015 Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. 016 Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. 017 Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. 018 Pre-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. 019 Post-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. 020 Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.JPGNo. 021 Post-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. 022 Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. 023 Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. 024 Pre-Test Front Underbody View.JPGNo. 025 Post-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. 026 Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.JPGNo. 027 Post-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. 028 Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. 029 Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. 030 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. 031 Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. 032 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. 041 Post-Test view of Belt Buckle and Latch Plate for Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 056 Post-Test Passenger Dummy Window View.jpgNo. 061 Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Passenger Dummy.jpgNo. 064 Post-Test View of Belt buckle and Latch Plate for Passenger Dummy.jpg

Recalls (1)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 25V900000 · 19/12/2025

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

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These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 07/29/2026· POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

    Took my Aui Q7 in to AUDI of [XXX], on XXX for a very rough idle and surging at lights from the automatic oof/on system and the 10,000 initial service ( 8000 Mile) I was surprized when the service rep mentioned that it could be a broken motor mount as i thought it was more of a idle adjustment. They did find the driver side mount was broken and replaced it under warranty. Received the car back on the 9th, but the car was again idling very roughly, took it back immediatley. they replaced the second motor mount, under warranty. I asked why they didt replace both at the initial repoair they said it was a policy to only replace one at a time under warranty!! After receiving the car back, there is still a rough idle, transmission is out of sync, no diagnosis or adjustment for the auto/on off system at lights. Took the car back and has been at the dealer while they discuss/diagnosis with Audi technical. Several discussion with the service manager Chris Calhoun regarding these problems and resolution. Received an email 7/28/29 that the dealership wants to return the car after adjusting the transsmission, no determination of the root cause or adjustments to the auto on/off system,but i have escalated with Audi Customer Care Case#XXX.The vehichle has been in their shop for 3 weeks- 7-7 to 7/29. I am awaiting a response form their care team looking for them to repurchase the vehichle or provide a replacement as i dont feel safe or confident that the repairs were done correctly or completely. It seem that they know the issue with the motor mounts are a problem that havent been disclosed , and to have a double failure at 8000 miles seems more than bad luck. The repairs have compounded other problems, rendering a new car to a used worn car, with unresolved issues that will only require future services visits in the future , totally negating my reasons for purchasing a new car. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)