Latest Euro NCAP results - Audi Q7

Overall occupant protection 4/5 stars
Front impact 75%
Side impact 100%
Child protection 80% 4/5 stars
Pedestrian 42% 2/4 stars

Poor welding resulted in rupture of the footwell area. There was separation of the seam connecting the firewall to the footwell and failure of spot-welds in the footwell and its connection to the A-pillar.

Audi has informed NCAP that it has now improved control over this part of production but the car lost points for its performance in this area. Structures in the dashboard presented a potential risk to the knees and femurs of the driver, but the Q7 scored maximum points for its performance in the side impact and pole tests.

A rearward-facing child restraint should not be used in the front passenger seat as the airbag for that seating position cannot be disabled. The label warning against the use of a child restraint in that position did not meet Euro NCAP's requirements.

The Q7 has a seatbelt reminder for the front seating positions. However, the signal was not loud and clear enough to meet Euro NCAP's requirements.

The bumper scored maximum points for the protection it offered to the lower legs of pedestrians. However, the leading edge of the bonnet scored no points.