2007 AUDI Q7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
133
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
62
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 AUDI Q7
The 2007 AUDI Q7 has received a total of 133 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. 62 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (34 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (25 complaints), and Engine (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 AUDI Q7
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 AUDI Q7, potentially affecting up to 173,099 vehicles.
Recall 18V818000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 5,987 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 16V660000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 143,214 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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...
View full details →Recall 07V334000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
| 23,898 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 AUDI Q7
133 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 AUDI Q7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
Water leakage into the driver’s side floor panel. Water leakage seeped into battery compartment below driver’s 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 leakage into electrical components that lead to the MMI not turning on or working at all. The MMI shut off first, then the battery became faulty. The car has been jumped at least 10 times due to the water damage, which proposes a risk to the driver. The electrical components are being flooded, which is a safety issue and proposes a safety hazard to the driver and all passengers. The electrical is at risk for further damage. This problem has been reported by others many times. Other warning lights such as the air bag light comes on and goes off, which is a safety risk if the air bags are faulty and the driver cannot tell if the malfunction is electronics based caused by water damage.
Water leakage into the driver’s side floor panel. Water leakage seeped into battery compartment below driver’s 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 leakage into electrical components that lead to the MMI not turning on or working at all. The MMI shut off first, then the battery became faulty. The car has been jumped at least 10 times due to the water damage, which proposes a risk to the driver. The electrical components are being flooded, which is a safety issue and proposes a safety hazard to the driver and all passengers. The electrical is at risk for further damage. This problem has been reported by others many times. Other warning lights such as the air bag light comes on and goes off, which is a safety risk if the air bags are faulty and the driver cannot tell if the malfunction is electronics based caused by water damage.
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 my CDs but not my radio. Then finally the complete system went out, now the screen only shows the MMI logo and will not turn on and cant not be reset. So as this has happen, my fuel tank area started to drips tiny drops of gas only happens when I drove it, so now it is leaking even more fuel so I have it sitting in drive way until I get it into the shop. While its been sitting in the drive way for the last 2 weeks, I would occasionally start it but this last time I started it my battery went dead and it started leaking even more gas after I got it jumped. As long as it is not on it does not leak gas.
Safety Rating for the 2007 AUDI Q7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 AUDI Q7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 AUDI Q7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 62 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 AUDI Q7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ATUChassis2019 — WHEELS
Wheel change mode/jacking mode - Description and usage
A3919252016880_8 — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there are leaks around the transfer case area.
A3919252016880_8 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there are leaks around the transfer case area.
AWC 19-05 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
This communication is issued to inform dealers of updated shipping regulations related to lithium ion batteries.
A3919242016880_7 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there are leaks around the transfer case area.
A571954 20220328 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.
A661552 2035673- — STRUCTURE:BODY
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 66 number 15-50 dated April 10, 2015. Customer may report hearing wind noise from the front door area when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds. After diagnosis, it is determined that the source of the wind noise is the exterior rear view mirrors. Throughout...
48146220172668 — STEERING
Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
TSB-48-14-62 — STEERING:COLUMN
AUDI: ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT FAILS TO ADJUST VERTICAL AND IS RESTRICTED AND UNDER TENSION DUE TO MODULE CROSS CARRIER AND UNFAVORABLE TOLERANCES TO STEERING COLUMN. MODEL 2003-2010 A8, 2005-2011 A6, 2007-2014 Q7. *PE
48145920172667 — STEERING
Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
Showing 10 of 62 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 AUDI Q7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI Q7
- 2006 AUDI Q7 — 0 complaints
- 2007 AUDI Q7 (current)
- 2008 AUDI Q7 — 44 complaints
- 2009 AUDI Q7 — 34 complaints
- 2010 AUDI Q7 — 44 complaints
- 2011 AUDI Q7 — 26 complaints
- 2012 AUDI Q7 — 44 complaints