2010 Audi Q7 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Audi Q7, 52% of all complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles. Two related recalls (16V660000 and 18V818000) address a cracking fuel pump flange.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 52% of 29
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report high-pressure fuel pump failure sending metal debris into fuel lines and combustion chambers, sometimes causing the engine to seize.
- Some describe sudden loss of acceleration or limp mode while driving, with the EPC light flashing and speed dropping until the engine quit.
- Multiple owners report a fuel odor inside or near the vehicle traced to a cracked fuel pump flange or cap, sometimes described as a fire hazard.
- One owner reported difficulty inserting the fuel nozzle into the filler neck, causing fuel to spill onto the ground.
- Owners who already had the recall performed report the fuel pump flange cracked again later, causing a fuel leak.
- A TDI owner reported the high-pressure fuel pump failing during acceleration, causing loss of power steering and power brakes.
When 2010 Audi Q7 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 6, 2010, latest Oct 22, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Audi Q7?
- NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2010 Q7, which is 52% of the 29 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Audi Q7 fuel system?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 16V660000 covers a cracking fuel pump flange, and campaign 18V818000 is a follow-up repair for vehicles previously fixed under that recall.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 51,000 miles.
- Have fuel system complaints caused crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2010 Q7 shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.
- Does the recall fix actually stop the fuel leaks?
- Some owners who had the recall repair performed report the fuel pump flange cracked again afterward, leading to a new fuel leak.