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2012 Audi Q7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 29
Latest campaign: Feb 15, 2023

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Nov 19, 2018	18V818000 16V660000 15V019000
Equipment	1	Feb 15, 2023	23V086000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 15, 2023Latest campaign


Feb 15, 202323V086000	Equipment: other labels An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V086000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V086000 · Feb 15, 2023
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
Jan 20, 201515V019000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V019000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V019000 · Jan 20, 2015

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 component29

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29Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Fuel/propulsion system	11	38	0
Engine	8	28	0
Steering	4	14	0
Unknown or other	3	10	0
Power train	3	10	0
Visibility/wiper	3	10	0
Service brakes	2	7	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	7	0
Suspension	1	3	0
Fuel system	1	3	0
Gasoline	1	3	0
Exterior lighting	1	3	1
Structure	1	3	1
Wheels	1	3	1
Electrical system	1	3	0

3 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

Steering
“On or December 5th, 2025 (4 days after taking possession of the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and severe steering system failure while driving.”
Filed 01/18/2026 · ODI 11711746
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q7. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated.”
Filed 03/04/2025 · ODI 11646234
Engine
“There have been continuous indicators by way of the check engine light repeatedly appearing on my vehicle's dash for a number of years.”
Filed 03/04/2025 · ODI 11646383

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2012 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Audi Q7. The most recent, 23V086000 (reported February 15, 2023), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Audi Q7 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Audi Q7?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 29 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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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