2010 Audi Q7 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 Audi Q7 ranks 16th of 19 model years with a complaint index of 17 and a Best verdict. It has 29 complaints, 3 recalls, no crashes, fires, or deaths, with fuel system issues making up 52% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 17/100
- #16 of 19 Q7 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 Audi Q7 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System15 (52%)
- Engine7 (24%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (14%)
- Electrical System3 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)
- Brakes2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel filler neck can reject the pump nozzle, spraying fuel outside the vehicle instead of filling the tank.
- TDI high-pressure fuel pump can fail and send metal debris through the fuel lines and filter into the combustion chambers, stalling the engine.
- Vehicle loses power or enters limp mode while accelerating onto the highway, with the glow plug light flashing and check engine light on.
- Tailgate reportedly opens on its own after heavy rain and takes several minutes to close again.
- Sunroof has reportedly exploded during normal driving, with a loud bang described inside the cabin.
- Passenger side wiper arm has snapped off at the base during heavy rain.
2010 Audi Q7 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2010 Audi Q7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 19 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.
2010 compared with other Q7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Audi Q7 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Q7 has a Best verdict among Q7 model years, with a complaint index of 17 and 29 complaints logged, ranking 16th out of 19 years (lower rank meaning fewer reported problems).
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Audi Q7?
- Fuel system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 52% of complaints (15 of 29), with a median mileage at failure of 51,000 miles. Engine problems follow at 24% of complaints.
- Does the 2010 Audi Q7 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2010 Q7, covering an incorrect axle weight rating label and two fuel pump flange recalls that could crack and leak fuel.
- How does the 2010 Q7 compare to other Q7 years?
- The 2010 Q7 has a complaint index of 17, far below years like 2017 (100) and 2013 (94), which are rated Avoid. Only 2012 (index 11) scores better among the years shown.