KnownCarProblems2008 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi Q7, most often about the fuel system (55% of complaints, typically around 83,000 miles). It is 9th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2008 Audi Q7 problems
Fuel system
18 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles.
I have noticed a fuel smell in my garage and at first I thought it is my mower. The next day it has got stronger and I start getting nausea and headache. I took it to a repair shop and the showed me there is a fuel leak on the tank. They told me it could be the fuel pump. I do not believe it is the fuel pump. It leaks…
Intake manifold flap on passenger not opening fully causing the check engine light to turn on. I checked the web and I there are a lot of complaints about the same problem. I've had bmw, mercedez, toyota's and a lot more, none of those vehicle gave me problem. Audi is taking care of other models with 2.0 tfsi engine…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 18%Intake manifold flap on passenger not opening fully causing the check engine light to turn on. I checked the web and I there are a lot of complaints about the same problem. I've had bmw, mercedez, toyota's and a lot more, none of those vehicle gave me problem. Audi is taking care of other models with 2.0 tfsi engine…
While driving and making turns I water comes out from underneath the dashboard. It comes out on both the drive and passenger side depending on which way I'm turning. I have reported this to Audi and have read about other owners experiencing the same thing. What I have found out is that it is a drain problem. The…
Electrical
5 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2008 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically experience electrical failures. One evening as she turned the ignition switch, the vehicle lost power, which prevented her from removing the key from the ignition. Minutes later, the radio activated and the vehicle became…
Engine start button: within 9,800 miles, the esb started to be inoperable. Very inconvenient. It is currently being diagnosed at the moment.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Audi Q7 recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: trunk lid
Risk: This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (18 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); other or unspecified (6 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 19, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is 9th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints, with 33 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.