repaired · 2025 Q1
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
2012 Audi Q7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2012 Audi Q7, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. 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 January 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Audi Q7 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Fuel/propulsion system
8Engine
4Steering
3Power train
3Visibility/wiper
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Suspension
1Visibility
1Electrical system
77 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2012 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
2012 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
2012 Audi Q7 safety ratings
2012 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 2012 Audi Q7, and the recalls they led to.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Q7 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There have been continuous indicators by way of the check engine light repeatedly appearing on my vehicle's dash for a number of years. A different determination was always discovered each time I took my vehicle to the only Audi Certified Dealership in my area. Most recently, I have been told that…
2012 AUDI Q7 3.0T S LINE PRESTIGE, 91K MILES! STARTED AS SMALL GASOLINE SMELL BECOMING STRONGER THROUGHOUT THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS. SMELLED REALLY STRONG AROUND REAR LEFT DOOR AREA AND INSIDE CABIN. INVESTIGATED FUEL LEAK AND NOTICE UNDERNEATH THE SUV, FUEL DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDE OF ONE OF THE TWO…
RECALL 20W9 WAS COMPLETED ABOUT MAY 2018. NO LEAKING OR CRACKS WERE FOUND. BUTYL TAPE WAS PLACED OVER FLANGE TO "PREVENT" FUTURE LEAKS. AUGUST 2020, FUEL FLANGE IS NOW LEAKING. STRONG GASOLINE SMELL FROM OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS IT IS LEAKING. REFUSE TO COVER COST…
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