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2008 Audi Q7 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 33 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Audi Q7.

3
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Audi Q7 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 18V818000 · reported November 19, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 5,987 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 16V660000 · reported September 13, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 143,214 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.

Structure: body, trunk lid

NHTSA campaign 07V334000 · reported August 1, 2007 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 23,898 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.
The risk
This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 6, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

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 strong gas smell…

Apr 15, 2025 · Electrical system

This issue closely resembles Audi recall campaign 97CB (NHTSA campaign ID 16V642000), with details available at […] . In my case, the marker light itself is functioning properly, but the vehicle is displaying a false error message: "Front Right Side Marker Light Defective." This poses safety risks because the…

Aug 18, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline · 95,000 miles

The contact owns a 2008 Audi Q7. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired…

Jan 28, 2022 · Unknown or other

My vehicle […] 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 comes on even when the…

Jan 4, 2022 · Electrical system

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

Q7 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 39521
2008 33310
2009 32101
2010 32900
2011 42310

Across all years, the 2017 Q7 has the most complaints (322). All Audi Q7 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Audi Q7, the most recent reported on November 19, 2018 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q7?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2008 Audi Q7 complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 33 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 6, 2026.