NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Audi Q7; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 29 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #5 for number of recalls.
Equipment — LabelsCampaign 23V086000 · 15 Feb 2023
Problem: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Problem: 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.
Risk: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
What owners complain about
Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel/propulsion system11 · 38%
Engine8 · 28%
Steering4 · 14%
Visibility/wiper3 · 10%
Power train3 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 10%
Electronic stability control (esc)2 · 7%
Service brakes2 · 7%
When complaints were filed
20163
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20207
20211
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20253
20261
From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi q7. While driving 65 mph, the panoramic sun roof exploded independently. The cover to the sun roof was in place. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to audi north houston (17815 north fwy, houston, tx 77090), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 audi q7. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline) was received in september. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still…
Over the past year, my vehicle has been consuming quarts of engine oil. During my last engine oil change, i was left to minimum oil levels after driving only 250 miles. No leaks were detected in engine by mechanics at both dealership and independent shops. The remedy recommend is an engine swap estimated to be over…
On two different occasions the passenger side windshield wiper arm has snapped off during heavy rainstorms while driving within nyc's posted speed limit on the grand central parkway of 50 mph. The lack of visibility compromises my safety and others while operating the vehicle.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.