2009-2016 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009-2016 Audi Q7 has 4 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is 2013 Q7 TDI Brake-Booster Vacuum-Line Recall 47L8 (14V516). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become contaminated with plastic debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009-2016 Audi Q7 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2013 Q7 TDI Brake-Booster Vacuum-Line Recall 47L8 (14V516), 2009-2015 Q7 3.0 TDI Emissions Settlement and Modification History, 2011-2016 Q7 3.0 TFSI Secondary-Air Carbon Restriction - P0491/P0492. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2009-2016 Audi Q7 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: 2013 Q7 TDI Brake-Booster Vacuum-Line Recall 47L8 (14V516). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Reliability varies across model years of the Audi Q7. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2009-2016 Audi Q7 with 4 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Certain 2013 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI vehicles are covered by Safety Recall 47L8 / NHTSA 14V516. Audi states that plastic debris can contaminate a check valve and allow engine oil into the brake booster. In isolated cases, oil can damage the booster diaphragm and reduce or eliminate power… Severity: high.
The U.S. EPA identifies 2009-2015 Audi Q7 3.0-liter diesel vehicles among the Volkswagen emissions-settlement population. The settlement divided Q7 vehicles into 2009-2012 generation 1 and 2013-2015 generation 2 groups with different buyback, lease-termination and approved-emissi… Severity: medium.
Audi TSB 2033001/18 applies to 2011-2016 Q7 3.0 TFSI vehicles with more than 15,000 miles when the malfunction indicator lamp is on and P0491 and P0492 are stored together. Audi identifies carbon restriction in the cylinder-head secondary-air ports. This is not an intake-valve di… Severity: medium.
Audi TSB 2039995/2 covers a timing-chain-drive rattle lasting about one to three seconds after the first engine start of the day on 2011-2015 Q7 3.0 TFSI vehicles. Audi attributes that exact noise to an upper chain tensioner and states that the noise does not lead to damage. This… Severity: low.
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