2008 Audi Q7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q7 years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi Q7. That ranks 9th out of 20 Q7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints, 48%), typically at around 72,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 33owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 48% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 18% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 15% | 9,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 96,507 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 54,650 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 3,285 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 3,285 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 3,285 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 38,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
Last year I bought my Audi q7 2008 3.6 v6 and This car really smells like gas so bad on the inside. Itâs becoming so strong my garage smells like it too and my children are complaining about headaches. I now also have an Audi q7 2013 3.0 v6 supercharge gas. And this one really has that same…
This issue closely resembles Audi recall campaign 97CB (NHTSA campaign ID 16V642000), with details available at [XXX] . In my case, the marker light itself is functioning properly, but the vehicle is displaying a false error message: "Front Right Side Marker Light Defective." This poses safety…
The contact owns a 2008 Audi Q7. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was…
My vehicle [XXX] has a few symptoms that no Audi dealer or European repair shop can tell me the issue first the EPG blinks on then the vehicle wonât start Then once it finally starts up in the parking gear itâs revving up as if I pressing on the gas it does this on its own my check engine light…
Unknown my esp fault was blinking then my car wouldnât start took it to Audi of Bedford and and another European auto and was told they didnât know why my vehicle wouldnât start After 8 days of sitting it finally started back up still with no explanation as to why it didnât start
Other Audi Q7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q7 | 2 | 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 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 Q7 | 95 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Audi Q7?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.