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2009 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

28/100

#14 most-complained of 19 Q7 years

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

The 2009 Audi Q7 has 21 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 28 out of 100 — #14 highest of 19 Q7 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is fuel system (9 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire and 2 injuries.

Complaints
21
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16
14 city / 20 hwy

Top 2009 Audi Q7 problems

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

  1. Fuel System9 (43%)
  2. Engine6 (29%)
  3. Electrical System3 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body3 (14%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers3 (14%)
  6. Airbags2 (10%)
  7. Brakes2 (10%)
  8. Other2 (10%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain2 (10%)
2009 Audi Q7 complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2010Nov 2013Jun 2015Mar 2017Jul 2019Mar 2020Jul 2021
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Aug 2021; peak Jun 2015 (3).

2009 Audi Q7 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V086000Feb 15, 2023Other12,100 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."

    Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2009 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
14 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$5,000
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.

2009 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
2008Good2233315
2009Good2821316
2010Best1729316
2011Good3923419

All Audi Q7 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Audi Q7 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Audi Q7 ranks #14 of 19 among Q7 model years (Complaint Index 28/100, verdict: Good). It has 21 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 2009 Audi Q7?
The most reported problem areas are fuel system (9 complaints), engine (6 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Audi Q7, most recently reported 2023, covering other and fuel system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Audi Q7?
EPA rates the 2009 Audi Q7 at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,000. 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.