2014 Audi Q7 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Audi Q7, 38% of all complaints filed for that year. A related recall (17V298000) covers a cracking fuel pump flange that can leak fuel; median mileage at failure is 62,250 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 17
- 38% of 45
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 62,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling and loss of power at low speed shortly after accelerating from a stop, requiring full throttle to recover.
- Several owners describe the glow plug warning light coming on followed by a complete loss of acceleration while driving on the highway.
- Multiple complaints describe high pressure fuel pump failure causing the vehicle to stop instantly in traffic.
- A cluster of complaints point to a cracked fuel pump flange leaking fuel, tied to recall 17V298000, with some owners saying the repair did not fully stop the leak.
- Owners also report smelling fuel or exhaust odor inside the cabin, sometimes more noticeable in cold weather or while idling.
- Some owners state their VIN was not included in the recall even though they experienced the same fuel pump flange leak.
When 2014 Audi Q7 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 6, 2014, latest Jul 24, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 17V298000May 3, 2017Fuel System240,487 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that 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 replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
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 2014 Audi Q7?
- NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Q7, which is 38% of the 45 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Audi Q7 fuel system?
- Yes. Recall 17V298000 covers 2013-2017 Audi Q7 and Q5 vehicles with a fuel pump flange that may crack and leak fuel; dealers replace the flange if cracks are present.
- At what mileage do 2014 Q7 fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 62,250 miles.
- Did the fuel system problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Q7 shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.
- Does the recall fix always solve the fuel leak?
- Some owners reported the leak returned after the recall repair or that their VIN was excluded from the recall despite showing the same symptom.