2007 Audi Q7 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2007 Audi Q7 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (34 reports).

3Recalls
95Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2007 Audi Q7 recalls

Fuel Pump Flange May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 18V818Nov 19, 20185,987 vehicles affected

Some vehicles from 2007 to 2012 were previously repaired for a fuel pump flange issue by installing butyl tape to the flange as a temporary fix until permanent replacement parts became available.

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk

Recall 16V660Sep 13, 2016143,214 vehicles affected

The fuel pump flange on certain vehicles with gasoline engines may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Structure:Body:Trunk Lid

Recall 07V334Aug 1, 200723,898 vehicles affected

Most common 2007 Audi Q7 problems

Problem areas named in the 95 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System34
Fuel/Propulsion System26
Engine13
Unknown Or Other6
Engine And Engine Cooling6
Visibility6
Structure6
Steering5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4
Vehicle Speed Control4

What owners report

2026-05-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE. ALSO STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE PARKED. GETTING WORSE!!! LOOKED UP THIS ISSUE ON YOU TUBE. FOUND THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN AUDI Q7 YEARS 2007-2012. I OWN AN AUDI 2007 Q7. CALLED NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH REPAIR DEPARTMENT. THEY STATED THIS WAS AN ISSUE NOT ON A RECALL LIST FOR MY VEHICLE. VIN# [XXX] PURCHASED USED 2018 FROM PRIVATE DEALERSHIP IN PHOENIX AZ. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-01-29, Fuel/Propulsion System
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.
2025-05-29, Steering
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.
2023-09-17, Electrical System
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
2023-07-20, Electrical System
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

2007 Audi Q7 questions

Does the 2007 Audi Q7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Audi Q7: Fuel Pump Flange May Leak Fuel, Creating Fire Risk; Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak, Creating Fire Risk; Structure:Body:Trunk Lid. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?

Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (34), Fuel/Propulsion System (26), Engine (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Audi Q7 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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