2011 Audi Q7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Q7 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Audi Q7. That ranks 13th out of 20 Q7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (7 complaints, 30%), typically at around 101,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 23owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 30% | 101,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 17% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 17% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 100,350 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Audi Q7 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels; tires
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (EA11003) — opened Feb 7, 2011, closed Mar 27, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Driving on a country road with no vehicle in front of me - a loud explosion occurred and realized the front panel of the sunroof had exploded. Luckily, the screen was closed at the time and no large glass fragments fell into the occupants of the vehicle - there were five of us at the time. Arrived…
The Bosch CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump failed suddenly at interstate speed (65-70mph) as I was driving up a hill in 3 lanes of traffic. The car stalled immediately and lost all motive power. I had to limp across 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder right away, risking collision from passing…
The smell of gasoline out side on the left and the right behind driver seat. Please help me. I searched on YouTube alot of car audi brand recall to fix the issue. They said cracked and leaked the cap of filter fuel pump.
Passenger windshield wiper snapped off. Light rain and also driving at normal interstate speed.
Driving on a Saturday evening when it started raining. Wipers automatically engaged, suddenly saw passenger side blade warp then snap off and fly off the to the side of the street causing the driver behind me to swerve almost causing an accident. I pulled over immediately, to retrieve the piece to…
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 | 23 | 4 |
| 2010 Q7 | 29 | 3 |
| 2009 Q7 | 21 | 3 |
| 2008 Q7 | 33 | 3 |
| 2007 Q7 | 95 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Audi Q7?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.