2010 Audi Q7
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 29
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 29 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
Only 29 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
9 of 29 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Large fuel leak from fuel pump flange. Vehicle has had the recall 20W9 performed in 2018 as can be seen by the black butyl sticker on the assembly. However, this failed to prevent the flange from cracking and subsequently creating a large fuel leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-15
Car decelerates rapidly while driving even through you have pressure on the accelerator. Then few jerks happen and car returns back to normal acceleration. This whole process repeats intermittently. This first happened on a busy freeway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-08
Fuel system, diesel
7 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.
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This is a tdi version of the Q7. The high pressure fuel pump failed during normal use and sent metal parts through the fuel lines, through the fuel filter and into the combustion chambers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-18
Also filed under Engine and power train
As driving onto the highway, when accelerating to get to highway speed vehicle lost power went into limp mode and was not able to accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-21
Audi 2010 Q7 tdi fuel filler problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-06
Engine
5 of 29 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Audi Q7. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-17
Tires
5 of 29 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
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The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-09
Visibility/wiper
3 of 29 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Vehicle was stationery in heavy rain. Turn windshield wipers on and within a few seconds passenger side wiper arm broke in half.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-08
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2011-02-07Engineering analysisClosed 2015-03-27 High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure
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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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2023-04-13Equipment, tires23V086000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, diesel: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V660000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V818000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V086000 · Equipment, tires
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- Is the 2010 Audi Q7 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi Q7?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.