repaired · 2020 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.
2008 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2008 Audi Q7, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-660 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Audi Q7 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Fuel/propulsion system
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel system, gasoline
2Visibility/wiper
2Engine
2Structure
1Exterior lighting
1Equipment
1Parking brake
66 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2008 Audi Q7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Body: trunk lid
Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Q7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Q7 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Audi Q7 safety ratings
2008 Audi Q7 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Last year I bought my Audi q7 2008 3.6 v6 and This car really smells like gas so bad on the inside. It’s becoming so strong my garage smells like it too and my children are complaining about headaches. I now also have an Audi q7 2013 3.0 v6 supercharge gas. And this one really has that same leaking…
My vehicle [XXX] has a few symptoms that no Audi dealer or European repair shop can tell me the issue first the EPG blinks on then the vehicle won’t start Then once it finally starts up in the parking gear it’s revving up as if I pressing on the gas it does this on its own my check engine light…
Unknown my esp fault was blinking then my car wouldn’t start took it to Audi of Bedford and and another European auto and was told they didn’t know why my vehicle wouldn’t start After 8 days of sitting it finally started back up still with no explanation as to why it didn’t start
Own a 2008 Q7?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.