Worst 2012 Audi Q7 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ENGINE
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Audi Q7.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 69,379 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 90,237 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 84,388 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 100,333 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 72,164 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 71,667 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 90,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 72,164 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 1 | — | 132,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 | — | — | 64,525 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 132,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 132,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Audi Q7
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~199,409 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.
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
Wider context: See the full Audi Q7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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