2007 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (23) · Electrical System (17) · Engine (7)
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70 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-11-19 · campaign 18V818000 · 5,987 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Risk: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2016-09-13 · campaign 16V660000 · 143,214 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Service bulletins (409)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Power Train 2026-07-02 · TSB_2082615_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides inormation when the atf pipes leak; q7 with 0c8 gearbox.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-10-04 · A0023742052680_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-26 · DC_Alternator_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-19 · DC_Alternator_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-01-19 · DC_Alternator_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
support for customers affected by alternator back-order
Showing the 6 most recent of 409 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong smell of gas while operating vehicle. also strong smell of gas while parked. getting worse!!! looked up this issue on you tube. found that this is a defect in audi q7 years 2007-2012. i own an audi 2007 q7. called nearest dealership and spoke with repair department. they stated this was an issue not on a recall list for my vehicle. vin# [xxx…”
2026-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the vehicle is leaking fuel like it did before the recall in 2016. fuel puddle under car after sitting for 3 minutes huge safety problem. the recall was done 9 years after the car was sold and it’s been 9 years since the recall was done and the problem came back, meaning it was never actually fixed, since it lasted the exact same time it took to br…”
2025-05-29 · Steering · 139,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled intermittently, and failed to return to normal operation. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was self-diagnosed by the contact, and the contact determined that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. the vehicle…”
2023-09-17 · Unknown Or Other“water leakage into the driver’s side floor panel. water leakage seeped into battery compartment below driver’s seat which is a result of a sunroof drain problem. new battery was installed for only 3 months before the low battery charge warning light came on. car will not start at times. water leakage into electrical components that lead to the mmi …”
2023-07-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this started happening in the last 2 mos. my mmi started acting up, it first displayed radio not installed, then it would stall and not show anything on screen, then it came back on to regular showing but then went out again and displaying radio not installed. then at one point i was able to play my cds but not my radio. then finally the complete s…”
2023-02-18 · Power Train“there is a gas odor that is overwhelming when the truck starts. the gas mix with oil fumes will cause headaches because the odor comes into the vents of the truck and does not stop until after the truck is turned off. when the vehicle is turned off there is a hissing sound in the engine that does not stop until after 15min the engine stays off. the…”
2022-09-02 · Electrical System“this is a known typical problem with these suvs. rear sunroof drain leaks directly onto amplifier causing electrical issues throughout the entire vehicle. my vehicle actually filled up with smoke when it dried the amplifier. all mmi functions are lost. why has this not been fixed by audi on their dime. dealer wants almost $4000 to fix the problem.…”
2022-07-17 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“vehicle was difficult to stop as power assist to braking system did not seem to be working…”
2022-06-21 · Structure · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph or slower, there was water coming into the vehicle on the driver's and passenger's side of the floorboard. the contact stated there was no rain, and the location of the leak was unknown. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or r…”
2021-12-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. the vehicle had previously been serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed there was fuel leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a fuel pump flange leak. the f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.