Worst 2009 Audi Q7 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Audi Q7.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 122,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 82,050 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 63,068 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 87,586 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 80,050 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 114,586 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 62,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | — | — | 25,037 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 5 mi |
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Recalls for 2009 Audi Q7
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~173,401 vehicles.
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."
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."
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.
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.
Other Audi Q7 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi Q7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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