2008 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
45 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2008 Audi Q7, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 10/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 83,007 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2008 Audi Q7 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2008 sits among all Q7 years
What owners report
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
457 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2008 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 2008 Audi Q7 reliable?
The 2008 Audi Q7 drew 45 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 10/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2008 Audi Q7 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2008 Audi Q7 are fuel system (19 complaints), other (8), and electrical (6).
Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2008 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.