repaired · 2025 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2011 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2011 Audi Q7, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-086 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Audi Q7 has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Visibility/wiper
4Fuel/propulsion system
2Electrical system
2Engine
1Tires
1Air bags
1Wheels
1Fuel system, diesel
1Seats
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 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 · 2020 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Fuel injection system: fuel rail
Risk. A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
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
2011 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
2011 Audi Q7 safety ratings
2011 Audi Q7 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Audi Q7, and the recalls they led to.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving on a Saturday evening when it started raining. Wipers automatically engaged, suddenly saw passenger side blade warp then snap off and fly off the to the side of the street causing the driver behind me to swerve almost causing an accident. I pulled over immediately, to retrieve the piece to…
2 separate occasions now, the passenger-side windshield wipers have broken off. This is apparently a common incident with some Audi vehicles due to poor manufacturing/design. Audi has not implemented a recall. This is a safety concern as the wipers have broken off while I was driving and could hit…
I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WITH MY WIPERS ON, SET ON LOW WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER EJECTED ITSELF AND THE WIPER ARM BROKE NEAR THE BASE. TO KEEP MY WINDSHIELD FROM BEING SCRATCHED I HAD TO TURN MY WIPERS OFF ALTOGETHER FORCING ME TO DRIVE IN THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF POOR VISIBILITY. THERE WERE NO…
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