← New search

2007 Audi Q7

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Audi Q7 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 29.

About this comparison →

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

70 reports with mileage · 25 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

6 reports
Clear category filter
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2023
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

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 t…

Read full complaint

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.

NHTSA ODI #11545008

Mileage unknown · Dec 19, 2017
Fuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other

I PURCHASED A "FIXD" DEVICE TO DETERMINE ANY PROBLEMS W/ MY VEHICLE. I CAME UPON THIS PAGE AND NOTED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE BACK IN SEPT. 2016. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALER ON NOVEMBER 19, 2016. IN LOOKING INTO RECALL NOTICES ASSOCIATED W/ THIS VIN IT STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS "INCOMPLETE." I AM …

Read full complaint

I PURCHASED A "FIXD" DEVICE TO DETERMINE ANY PROBLEMS W/ MY VEHICLE. I CAME UPON THIS PAGE AND NOTED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE BACK IN SEPT. 2016. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A DEALER ON NOVEMBER 19, 2016. IN LOOKING INTO RECALL NOTICES ASSOCIATED W/ THIS VIN IT STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS "INCOMPLETE." I AM NOW REPORTING THIS AS THE RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF, ESPECIALLY BY A DEALER, BEFORE I EVEN PURCHASED IT. I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE RIGHT FROM THE ONSET. PLEASE, LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME. THANK YOU

NHTSA ODI #11055590

Mileage unknown · May 23, 2016
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

ELECTORAL BATTERY DRAIN ISSUE , WATER LEAK IN THE ELECTRIC FROM SUN-ROOF ,

NHTSA ODI #10870428

47,000 miles · Jan 29, 2012
Air BagsUnknown Or OtherCrashInjury

THE 2007 AUDI WAS HIT ON A HIGH SPEED COLLISION AFTER OTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AND NO AIR BAGS WHERE DEPLOID BY THE AUDI Q7 AFTER MASSIVE FRONT AND SIDE COLLISION FROM OTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH . NOT VERY HAPPY OF THE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT THIS LUXURY 2007 AUDI Q7 VEHICLE HAS BY NOT DEPLOYING THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS CAUSING…

Read full complaint

THE 2007 AUDI WAS HIT ON A HIGH SPEED COLLISION AFTER OTHER VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT AND NO AIR BAGS WHERE DEPLOID BY THE AUDI Q7 AFTER MASSIVE FRONT AND SIDE COLLISION FROM OTHER VEHICLE AT 50 MPH . NOT VERY HAPPY OF THE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT THIS LUXURY 2007 AUDI Q7 VEHICLE HAS BY NOT DEPLOYING THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY TO MY FAMILY DURING THE ACCIDENT. POLICE AND FIRE RESCUE IN THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT WERE VERY CONCERN WITH THE AUDI Q7 FAILURE OF THE SAFETY AIRBAGS AND SUGGESTED TO REPORT IT TO AUDI USA FOR EVALUATION OR POSABLE RECALL. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10445733

32,471 miles · Sep 13, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF MISFIRING FOR OVER 2 YEARS AND HAS BEEN POINTED OUT TO THE REPAIR SHOP ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THE TRUCK TAKING VERY LONG TO CRANK OVER WHEN STARTING. THE LAST PROBLEM IS THE VEHICLE HAS WATER INGRESS THAT IS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VE…

Read full complaint

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM OF MISFIRING FOR OVER 2 YEARS AND HAS BEEN POINTED OUT TO THE REPAIR SHOP ON MANY OCCASIONS. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS THE TRUCK TAKING VERY LONG TO CRANK OVER WHEN STARTING. THE LAST PROBLEM IS THE VEHICLE HAS WATER INGRESS THAT IS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN TO BE REPAIRED OVER 10 WEEKS AND PROBLEM STILL IS HAPPENING. THE WARRANTY EVEN EXPIRED WHILE THEY WERE FIXING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME A LOSS INTERMS OF RESALE VALUE AND CANNOT BE TRADED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10425186

Mileage unknown · Apr 20, 2007
Unknown Or Other

IN MY PREVIOUS JOB, I EVALUATED VEHICLES FOR AN OEM. WE HAD AN AUDI Q7 SUV IN OUR FLEET. I NOTED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS (WITH AN AUTO UP FEATURE) WOULD ALLOW A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND FRAME AT A POSITION WHERE A CHILD COULD PLACE THEIR FINGERS. THE AUTO CLOSE FEATURE WOULD NOT RETURN WITHOUT CAUSING A SIGNIFICA…

Read full complaint

IN MY PREVIOUS JOB, I EVALUATED VEHICLES FOR AN OEM. WE HAD AN AUDI Q7 SUV IN OUR FLEET. I NOTED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS (WITH AN AUTO UP FEATURE) WOULD ALLOW A GAP BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND FRAME AT A POSITION WHERE A CHILD COULD PLACE THEIR FINGERS. THE AUTO CLOSE FEATURE WOULD NOT RETURN WITHOUT CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF PRESSURE AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGE TO THE CHILD'S (OR ADULTS) FINGERS BEFORE REVERSING. THE ISSUE WAS NOTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10188444

Official recalls

3

18V818000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Nov 19, 2018

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 & remedy

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.

16V660000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Sep 13, 2016

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 & remedy

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 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.

07V334000 · Structure:body:trunk Lid

Aug 1, 2007

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.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.