2007 Audi Q7 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Audi Q7 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 134
- 13 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 34 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 5 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,465
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
-17
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2005-2009
-135
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
25%
Electrical System: 34 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Audi Q7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26
- ENGINE 13
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5
2 recalls on record for the 2007 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 18V818000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the ris
- NHTSA 16V660000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Audi Q7 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Audi Q7 reliable?
NHTSA has 134 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Audi Q7 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (34 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Audi Q7 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (34), fuel/propulsion system (26), engine (13), unknown or other (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Audi Q7?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.