2011 Audi Q7
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
7 of 23 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
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Passenger windshield wiper snapped off. Light rain and also driving at normal interstate speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-13
The wiper arm broke off from the mounting assembly at the base. Conditions were medium rain. Temperature approximately 50 degrees (F). Driving at legal highway speed of 55 MPH. There was no object collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13
The has been a lot of incident that an Audi Q7 right wiper blade can snapped off and can hit another car of person while driving in a highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-30
Fuel/propulsion system
4 of 23 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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The Bosch CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump failed suddenly at interstate speed (65-70mph) as I was driving up a hill in 3 lanes of traffic. The car stalled immediately and lost all motive power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-18
The smell of gasoline out side on the left and the right behind driver seat. Please help me. I searched on YouTube alot of car audi brand recall to fix the issue. They said cracked and leaked the cap of filter fuel pump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-01
Engine
2 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Audi Q7. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the temperature gauge suddenly began to fluctuate from high to low and then back to normal. The vehicle decelerated and stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-09
Electrical system
2 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system.
Wheels
1 of 23 total reports mentions: wheels.
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Tires purchased from liberty tire and brake on 05/01/14 were manufactured between 2008-2009 with only 3-9 months of warranty left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-19
Safety timeline
4 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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2015-03-17Fuel system, gasoline15V019000 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.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015.
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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
2011 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 16V660000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V818000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V086000 · Equipment, tires
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- Is the 2011 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 2011 Audi Q7?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Audi Q7 have?
- 4 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.