KnownCarProblems2010 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Audi Q7, most often about the fuel system (52% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is 10th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Audi Q7 problems
Fuel system
15 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
Lost acceleration, would not take any throttle input. Started to slow down, epc lite came on an started flashing. Speed continued to drop for the next 10 miles. Got off at the first exit that came up on the i5. As I came off the fwy I was down to 25 MPH. At the first lite I had to stop, the engine quit, I then turned…
Hpfp has atomized...again!!.... Yes, again!!...steering locked up while vehicle had shut down and was still moving ....aprox. 15 MPH...almost hit another vehicle !!! My 3 children,9,12,14, were in the vehicle this time!! Very dangerous!! Please see first complaint...
Engine
5 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles.
This is a tdi version of the Q7. The high pressure fuel pump failed during normal use and sent metal parts through the fuel lines, through the fuel filter and into the combustion chambers. As a result, the engine ceased and we were left stranded in the middle of the road on a winding canyon road. The engine block was…
Tdi high pressure fuel pump failure while accelerating from red light. This resulted in loss of power steering, power brakes and steering wheel locked while pulling car over. Had car been traveling at high speed or less experienced driver it would have resulted in an accident.
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
My family vehicle is a 2010 Audi Q7 tdi, prestige edition. This is the vehicle we always take with the children, ages 1 and 2. Recently, we had an unknown battery drain, and so today I took the vehicle to the dealership to be serviced. Approximately 20 minutes into the drive, I heard what sounded like a gunshot inside…
Driving on rt 93 southbound in ma during a heavy rainstorm the passenger side wiper arm snapped off completely at the base. I was able to continue driving after the initial shcck of the arm breaking off.
Speed control
3 complaints · 10%As driving onto the highway, when accelerating to get to highway speed vehicle lost power went into limp mode and was not able to accelerate. Was almost rearended by tractor trailer because of this ( had to pull onto the shoulder to get out of the way). Also the glow plug indicator light started flashing and check…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%The following incident has occurred twice. The only common factor I can identify is a great deal of rain prior to this. My tailgate has opened twice by itself. When this occurs, it takes several minutes to close. I've had the dealer look at it. They claimed to have virtually taken the whole thing apart, and cannot…
The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q7. The contact stated that after having the car washed, the radio was operating on and off independently. The contact mentioned that every time that it rained the failure recurred and the heated seat was operating on and off independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
Transmission
3 complaints · 10%This is a tdi version of the Q7. The high pressure fuel pump failed during normal use and sent metal parts through the fuel lines, through the fuel filter and into the combustion chambers. As a result, the engine ceased and we were left stranded in the middle of the road on a winding canyon road. The engine block was…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: tread/belt, bead, sidewall.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Audi Q7 recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear gawr on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 24, 2023. Owners may contact audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50g5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 q7 vehicles. The gross axle weight rating (gawr) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims," and part 567, "certification."
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
High-pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
The office of defects investgation (odi) opened ea11-003 on february 7, 2011, based on 160 complaints to odi and volkswagen involving high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) failures in model year (my) 2009 through 2010 volkswagen jetta and golf and audi a3 tdi vehicles and questions regarding fuel sample results provided by volkswagen as part of its response to pe10-034.during ea11-003, odi analyzed design information, field experience and test data for my 2009 through 2012 volkswagen jetta, golf and touareg and audi a3 and q7 vehicles equipped with tdi engines. Volkswagen has not identified any design or manufacturing defects in the subject tdi clean diesel pumps and has stated that the subject pum
Questions about the 2010 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (15 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); engine (5 complaints, typically around 34,500 miles); visibility and wipers (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 15, 2023 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is 10th of 20 Q7 model years by number of complaints, with 29 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.