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2008 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

22/100

#15 most-complained of 19 Q7 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Audi Q7 has 33 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 22 out of 100 — #15 highest of 19 Q7 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is fuel system (18 complaints, 55% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
33
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 18.5 hwy

Top 2008 Audi Q7 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System18 (55%)
  2. Other7 (21%)
  3. Electrical System6 (18%)
  4. Brakes2 (6%)
  5. Engine2 (6%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (6%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
  8. Airbags1 (3%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
2008 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2008Jun 2010Apr 2015Nov 2016Oct 2017Nov 2019Dec 2021Aug 2026
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2008 to Aug 2026; peak Jan 2022 (6).

2008 Audi Q7 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2008 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
18.5 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.

2008 compared with other Q7 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Caution6795315
2008Best2233315
2009Good2821316
2010Best1729316

All Audi Q7 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Audi Q7 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Audi Q7 ranks #15 of 19 among Q7 model years (Complaint Index 22/100, verdict: Best). It has 33 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q7?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (18 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), and brakes (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 73,500 miles.
Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Audi Q7, most recently reported 2018, covering fuel system and structure & body.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Audi Q7?
EPA rates the 2008 Audi Q7 at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,350. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.