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2007 Audi Q7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
3
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
95
Latest campaign
Nov 19, 2018

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline2Nov 19, 2018
Structure1Aug 1, 2007

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 19, 2018Latest campaign
Nov 19, 201818V818000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V818000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V818000 · Nov 19, 2018
Sep 13, 201616V660000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V660000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 16V660000 · Sep 13, 2016
Aug 1, 200707V334000

Structure: body trunk lid

THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V334000
What's wrong
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 A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 07V334000 · Aug 1, 2007
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component95

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
95Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3436000
Fuel/propulsion system2627000
Engine1314000
Unknown or other66102
Structure66000
Visibility66000
Engine and engine cooling66000
Steering55000
Service brakes44100
Fuel system44000
Gasoline44000
Vehicle speed control44001
Electronic stability control (ESC)44000
Air bags33102
Power train22000

9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Strong smell of gas while operating vehicle. Also strong smell of gas while parked. Getting worse!!! Looked up this issue on you tube. Found that this is a defect in audi q7 years 2007-2012. I own an audi 2007 q7.”

    Filed 05/10/2026 · ODI 11736872
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “The vehicle is leaking fuel like it did before the recall in 2016. Fuel puddle under car after sitting for 3 minutes huge safety problem.”

    Filed 01/29/2026 · ODI 11714313
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled intermittently, and failed to return to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 05/29/2025 · ODI 11663812

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2007 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Audi Q7. The most recent, 18V818000 (reported November 19, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Audi Q7 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Audi Q7?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 95 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Audi Q7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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