2008 Audi Q7 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Audi Q7, 55% of all 33 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 19 Q7 model years. Median mileage at failure: 94,013 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 18
- 55% of 33
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 94,013 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Audi Q7 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 19, 2015, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2008 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
- Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Audi Q7, 55% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 94,013 miles.
- Which Audi Q7 year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2007 Audi Q7 has the most fuel system complaints (29), compared with 18 for the 2008.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Audi Q7?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Audi Q7 concern the fuel system: 18V818000 and 16V660000.