2007 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
134 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Audi Q7, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 65,250 miles.
Typical
Where 2007 sits among all Q7 years
What owners report
“There seems to be leaking from the sunroof that lets water into the amp. The leak goes into the amp and causes the battery to drain when sitting. This issue has been known by audi for a while and have not done anything to recall these vehicles and fix the issue. The average cost to make the amp and…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Q7
“Strong fuel smell emitting from outside of vehicle and inside after running engine. Fuel pump located under 2nd row passenger seat spraying fuel through plastic cap which is cracked. 2009 re-2012 recall does not cover 2007-2008>???”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Q7
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 92 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 90,387 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,000 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
Technical service bulletins
408 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2007 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?
The 2007 Audi Q7 drew 134 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2007 Audi Q7 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Audi Q7 are electrical (35 complaints), fuel system (30), and engine (19).
At what mileage do 2007 Audi Q7 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Audi Q7 problems around 90,387 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,000 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Audi Q7 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Audi Q7. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.