2011 Audi Q7 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Audi Q7.

20102012
Complaints
26
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2011 Audi Q7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Avg mileage:85,500 mi
#24 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:91,500 mi
#34 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:84,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Audi Q7.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
VISIBILITY/WIPER785,500 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM491,500 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER484,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM269,000 mi
ENGINE2100,350 mi
AIR BAGS1145,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1114,000 mi
SEATS1
SERVICE BRAKES137,000 mi
STEERING137,000 mi
TIRES148,000 mi
WHEELS148,000 mi

Recalls for 2011 Audi Q7

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~199,409 vehicles.

23V086000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~12,100 affected

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."

23V086000TIRES
~12,100 affected

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."

18V818000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~5,987 affected

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.

16V660000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
~143,214 affected

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.

15V019000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
~26,008 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

Other Audi Q7 Years

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