2022 Audi Q7  RealSafeCars95Safety Rating

#3 of 2022 SUVs

#4 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2018 Audi Q7
The Q7, a mainstay of Audi's lineup since 2007, is a three-row large SUV with seating up to 7. With standard all-wheel drive (AWD), it handles mud, snow, and sand with ease. The Q7 provides superior EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, easing fuel costs and reducing pollution. Audi offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Audi Q7 is very safe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Audi Q7 has a score of 95, implying a 0.022% chance of driver death (1.9% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Audi Q7 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0217% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 2.4756%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0217% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 2.4756% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Audi Q7 is 54% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2022 Audi Q7 is 47% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features on the 2022 Audi Q7 can protect loved ones by preventing accidents and reducing accident severity. All trims and versions of the 2022 Audi Q7 include the following active safety systems: Active Lane Assist and Audi Side Assist.

Another safety feature seems simpler but should still be considered. Standard side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9882Chrysler PacificaDodge ChargerCadillac XT6M.-B. GLE-ClassINFINITI QX60Audi Q7BMW X5A. A6 Allroad (Wagon)Volvo XC90 RechargeHonda OdysseyAcura MDXFord ExplorerComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Audi Q7 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 82 to 98. The 2022 Audi Q7 is safer than the 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, the 2022 Dodge Charger, the 2022 Cadillac XT6, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, the 2022 INFINITI QX60, the 2022 Ford Explorer, the 2022 Acura MDX, the 2022 Honda Odyssey, and the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge. It is about as safe as the 2022 BMW X5.

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