Audi Q7 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Audi Q7 across 14 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (31% of reports).
- 140fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 44 of 140 complaints (31%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 12 of 140 complaints (9%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
- Gasoline smell: mentioned in 7 of 140 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Audi Q7 at $1,250, and half of them between $570 and $3,400.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 140 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Audi Q7 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Audi Q7. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car began leaking large amounts of fuel. Recall 20Z8 but Audi said my car wasn't eligible? Also upon starting the car driving the first few second the abs engages and slow down for around 20-30 seconds every time
About 3 weeks ago I started to slightly smell gas around my car. As I drove it the smell started getting worse and I noticed what looks like a gas leak leaking from under the drivers side back door area under my car. So I took it to Meadlins Auto Care to be diagnosed and they said that the lower…
I have heard a knocking and experienced sudden loss of power while driving- not electrical loss, but vehicle suddenly slows down and unable to pick back up speed effectively creating a safety concern when driving- especially at on ramps. A warning light comes on and then it will go off randomly…
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…
The fuel pump flange repair was a joke on this car. It should've been replaced not just put a black tar like sealant on it. That was an error on Audi's part. The sealant didn't keep it from forming a leak in the stress cracks that were being reported. Mine says all recalls have been completed. I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Audi Q7s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 140 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Audi Q7. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Audi Q7 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Audi Q7?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,250 (half paid between $570 and $3,400), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Audi Q7?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 44 of 140 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (12).
Other Audi Q7 problems
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- Exterior Lighting problems (167)
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