2007 Audi Q7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q7 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Audi Q7. That ranks 3rd out of 20 Q7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (34 complaints, 36%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 95owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Audi Q7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 36% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 27% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 14% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6% | 32,471 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 6% | 87,197 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 6% | 39,736 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 6% | 76,849 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | 139,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4% | 26,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 4% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 149,017 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 107,900 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 69,502 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 5,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 2% | 104,463 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 150 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 66,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Audi Q7 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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
Problem: 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.
Structure:body:trunk lid
Problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
Risk: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 itâs been 9 years since the recall was done and the problem came back, meaning it was never actually…
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…
Water leakage into the driverâs side floor panel. Water leakage seeped into battery compartment below driverâs 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…
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…
Other Audi Q7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Q7 | 17 | 2 |
| 2024 Q7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 Q7 | 16 | 3 |
| 2022 Q7 | 20 | 3 |
| 2021 Q7 | 75 | 9 |
| 2020 Q7 | 28 | 5 |
| 2019 Q7 | 62 | 4 |
| 2018 Q7 | 143 | 3 |
| 2017 Q7 | 320 | 7 |
| 2016 Q7 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Q7 | 45 | 2 |
| 2014 Q7 | 46 | 2 |
| 2013 Q7 | 43 | 3 |
| 2012 Q7 | 29 | 4 |
| 2011 Q7 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010 Q7 | 29 | 3 |
| 2009 Q7 | 21 | 3 |
| 2008 Q7 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 | 95 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Audi Q7?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Audi Q7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Q7 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.