2012 Audi Q7: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
29
Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
13.8
Severity index
Severity index 13.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 37.9% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 27.6% |
| STEERING | 4 | 13.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 10.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 10.3% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | 10.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 6.9% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 6.9% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 11 of 29 complaints (37.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V818000 | 19/11/2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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, |
| 16V660000 | 13/09/2016 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. |
| 15V019000 | 20/01/2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. |
| 23V086000 | 15/02/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.