2007 Audi Q7: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 95 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (22% of complaints); the 2008 and 2009 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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] purchased used 2018 from private dealership in phoenix az. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2026
“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 break the first time.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2025
“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. What does it take to get a recall for this. An electrical fire or loss of life? This is the second time I've had this issue”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2022
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“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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.”Owner report · Steering · May 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof seal was leaking, causing water to drip onto the electrical wiring. The vehicle was not taken to local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.”Owner report · Visibility · Jan 2021
“The vehicle was in park as I was leaving out of the house going to start the car it would not start and key had got stuck in ignition. I then towed to henderson audi where they explained the steering column was the reason for this. They also gave me notice that they have gotten this problem multiple occasions. Steering columns going bad in audi q7”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2020
“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. There is no overheating but the engine is hotter then most trucks when running.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2020
“Turned on the car and within a few minutes smoke filled up the whole car. The smoke was coming from the rear wiper from the inside. Seems to be coming from the wiper motor but can't tell until I take the plastic cover off. Started smoking immediately every time I turned the car on, tested it a total of 3 times. Strange caramel colored residue left on the back window from the inside. Smells terrible. The car was stationary the whole tome and parked in a neighborhood. Surprised a fire didn't start because of the amount of smoke. Some research on this saying some people had an actual fire inside the car.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Mar 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the radio stopped functioning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to premier automotive (located at 2516 fort campbell blvd, hopkinsville, ky 42240, (270) 886-6144) where it was diagnosed that the sun roof drained into the amplifier and the sun roof drain needed to be restructured. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 135,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019
“The check engine light came on and we took the car to get checked out and they said that the fuel pump is needing to be replaced”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?
NHTSA has 95 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Audi Q7. The most complained-about area is electrical system (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Audi Q7 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 86,099 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Audi Q7 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.