Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Audi Q7 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Audi Q7 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2007 Audi Q7

◆ Worse than typical

2007 Audi Q7
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This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 95
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2007: 95 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2007	95
2008	33
2009	21
2010	29
2011	23
2012	29
2013	43
2014	46
2015	46
2016	2
2017	322
2018	144
2019	63
2020	28
2021	74
2022	20
2023	16
2024	2
2025	17
2026	2

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

36% · 34 reports

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Water leakage into the driverâs side floor panel. Water leakage seeped into battery compartment below driverâs seat which is a result of a sunroof drain problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-17

When it rain the mmi nav system shuts off and now it comes on then cut back off, and the steering wheel vibrates /shake when driveing on highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-27

Also filed under Steering

Fuel/propulsion system

27% · 26 reports

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Large fuel leak in the engine compartment: while starting the vehicle in a parking lot, the engine was difficult to start but then started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-21

Engine

14% · 13 reports

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing engine.

Visibility

6% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and interior.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2007Complaint volume 95 complaints filed for this model year.
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2007-09-14Structure07V334000 On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including…

Remedy: Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2007. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

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2016-11-09Fuel system, gasoline16V660000 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.

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.

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2018-12-28Fuel system, gasoline18V818000 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.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2007 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection

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Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 26 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 07V334000 · Structure
Recall 16V660000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 18V818000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Audi Q7 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?: The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Audi Q7 have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.