2007 Audi Q7 Fuel System Problems
Owners filed 29 Fuel System complaints for the 2007 Audi Q7, 31% of all complaints for that year. Most describe cracked fuel pump flanges causing fuel odor or leaks, at a median 105,000 miles, and NHTSA issued two related recalls (16V660000 and 18V818000).
- Fuel System complaints
- 29
- 31% of 95 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 95
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 105,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Strong fuel odor inside or outside the vehicle, sometimes with visible fuel spraying or pooling under the engine.
- Fuel pump flange cracks or fractures, letting fuel leak near the hot exhaust manifold.
- Engine stalling or misfiring that dealers linked to fuel contamination or fuel line issues.
- Fuel leaks from the injector or fuel rail accompanied by a loud pop and a sudden strong gasoline smell while driving.
- Owners reporting that vehicles were not included in the fuel system recall campaign or that recall parts were unavailable, leaving the leak unrepaired.
When 2007 Audi Q7 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 16, 2012, latest May 10, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2007 Audi Q7
- 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.
Fuel System complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2007 Audi Q7?
- NHTSA lists 29 Fuel System complaints for the 2007 Audi Q7, which is 31% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2007 Audi Q7 fuel system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, campaign 16V660000 covering a cracked fuel pump flange and campaign 18V818000 for vehicles previously repaired under that same recall that needed the fuel pump flange replaced again with butyl tape.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2007 Q7?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 105,000 miles for fuel system issues on the 2007 Audi Q7.
- Did the 2007 Q7 fuel system problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries reported among the fuel system complaints for the 2007 Audi Q7.