2007 Audi Q7 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Audi Q7 has a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, ranking 7th worst of 19 model years. Electrical System problems dominate (37% of complaints), with 3 recalls tied to fuel pump flanges and rear lid software.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #7 of 19 Q7 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 95
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 17.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2007 Audi Q7 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System35 (37%)
- Fuel System29 (31%)
- Engine23 (24%)
- Structure & Body10 (11%)
- Other9 (9%)
- Brakes7 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (7%)
- Steering5 (5%)
- Airbags3 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report a computer module under the center armrest cup holder that lets liquid intrude because the wood trim does not seal it, disrupting electrical devices.
- Some owners report the rear wiper motor smoking and filling the cabin with smoke, leaving caramel-colored residue on the rear window.
- Several owners describe airbags failing to deploy during high-speed front and side collisions.
- Owners report the rearview mirror becoming unusable when rear seat headrests are up, forcing them to lower or remove headrests to see.
- Some owners describe severe steering wheel shaking and vibration during normal highway driving, along with loud road noise.
- One owner reported an oil pump valve failure early in ownership, accompanied by a rattling noise and an illuminated oil pressure light.
2007 Audi Q7 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Fuel System5,987 vehicles
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, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Fuel System143,214 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 07V334000Aug 1, 2007Structure & Body23,898 vehicles
Structure:body:trunk lid
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 17.5 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2007 Q7 a complaint index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking it 7th worst among 19 model years of the Q7. Electrical System issues make up 37% of its complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 37% of the total, followed by Fuel System at 31% and Engine at 24%. Structure & Body, Brakes, Visibility & Wipers, Steering, and Airbags make up smaller shares.
- Does the 2007 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Q7: two for a cracking fuel pump flange (campaigns 16V660000 and 18V818000) and one for rear lid software (07V334000). None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2007 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
- The 2007 model's complaint index of 67 is worse than 2008 through 2012, 2015, and 2023, which all earned Good or Best verdicts, but better than 2013, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2025, which are rated Avoid.
- At what mileage do 2007 Q7 problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 77,400. Electrical System issues had a lower median of 64,000 miles, while Fuel System issues showed up later, around 105,000 miles.