Window & Wiper complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% | 0 miles |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% | 44,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% | 20,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% | 4,000 miles |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% | 61,000 miles |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% | 50,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 19% | 70,000 miles |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% | 80,000 miles |
| 2011 | 7 | 30% | 102,000 miles |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% | 92,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% | 89,000 miles |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% | 130,000 miles |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% | 87,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
When the steering wheel is turned there is a squeaky sound as if something is rubbing against some other thing. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't figure out the problem but did recognize the issue. They changed the whole suspension and the electrical steering system but the noise is still there. I took my car back from and was on a vacation when noticed large amount of smoke coming from below the vehicle. I parked the car on the side and checked for fire but there was none. I let the car cool down and then parked the car in the hotel. Later I drove back home and had a similar issue of smoke coming from below the car. I have dropped the car for the third time in the last 1.5 months to the dealership. It appears that there is some kind of manufacturing fault in it or it's a lemon that they sold to me. …
There is a defect with the heads up display that causes a bright glare to be reflected in the windshield. Right in the drivers line of sight. This happens on sunny days at midday while driving certain directions. Please check the Audi world forum and you will see postings of other people who have the same problem. There are photos of the glare as well. Search Audi Q7 head up display windshield glare on the Audi world forum. Lots of pictures of the glare. The glare happens while driving and moves around as the car changes direction. Think of a mirror reflecting light. The shiny surface of the head up display case reflects a bright light onto the windshield.
Passenger side wiper failed while driving in heavy rain. Appears many Audi Q7 owners experienced this failure. Not sure what the problem is. When wiper failed, I had family in my car and I lost visibilty on the highway and almost caused a serious accident and harm to my family for a recurring issue that needs to be resolved as it will happen again. The wipers were on and then all of a sudden the passenger wiper stops and becomes entagled with the driver side wiper breaking the driver side wiper because the driver side wiper continued to operate. Had I continued operating windshield wipers the driver side wiper arm would have snapped in half like other owners who have experienced the same problem. This could have caused possible death to others on highway due to wiper debris hitting other vehicle windshields and causing a major accident on the highway. …
During a heavy rain, the two wipers locked each other up, the driver side moved down but the passenger side did not, cause the locked up, putting me in a very serious situation, luckily, it was a overpass near by and I stayed there until the rain was stopped. I took my car to the bluegrass Audi in louisville, kentucky to report the problem, but they told me that I have to pay for it because my car was out of warranty. I don't mind to pay for the repair, but this is a safety issue, someone May get injured or killed because of this defective from Audi.
1. Entire Passenger windshield wiper arm flew off of car during a rain storm on the highway. Needed replaced. This caused me to have obstructed vision. No warning lights or symptoms before it happened. 2. Passenger windshield wiper got stuck straight up, caught by driver wiper and pulled off. Needed replaced again. Obstructed vision, not able to use wipers until I was able to pull over and correct it.
Takata recall. Right passenger side wiper broke off while driving down a city street in greensboro nc. I had the wipers on the first setting in low intermittent mode. The wiper bowed up. It did not fly off my car thankfully because I was going about 45 MPH. I was able to turn into a gas station and remove it and place it in my car. I am looking into trying to getting it repaired. I don't have to cost to replace it yet. This is a safety issue due to me not being able to see out of my windshield entirely. If the wipers were on full mode it could have flown off and struck another vehicle. The arms of these vehicles were poorly manufactured and there should be a recall and for those of us who had to pay to get it fixed should be reimbursed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Audi Q7. While driving 65 MPH, the panoramic sun roof exploded independently. The cover to the sun roof was in place. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to Audi north houston (17815 north fwy, houston, tx 77090), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
On two different occasions the passenger side windshield wiper arm has snapped off during heavy rainstorms while driving within nyc's posted speed limit on the grand central parkway of 50 MPH. The lack of visibility compromises my safety and others while operating the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi Q7 years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (8), 2007 (7), 2011 (7) and 2017 (6) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 19% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Audi Q7 window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Audi Q7 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Audi Q7 window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 68,000 miles; 36% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the sun/moon roof assembly (8 mentions), followed by the rearview mirrors/devices (2).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.