2009 Audi Q7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2009 Audi Q7, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2009 Audi Q7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment) and tires
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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.…
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Audi Q7 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,308 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased this vehicle used on 7/14/21 from Audi of Des Moines. Not even 3 days after purchasing, the rear view mirror fell down, the back of the front driver and passenger seats came off, the car h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I was driving my 2009 Audi Q7 last June 27,2021 at 5 pm in interstate 5N my speed is 70mph when i heard a beep sound , Air bag and Hood light on flashes in the dash board and i decided to pull over on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 12, 2021 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Audi Q7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–17 / 18–24 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.6/4.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Audi Q7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 3 | 95 |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 3 | 29 |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 4 | 23 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 3 | 43 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 2 | 44 |
| 2016 Audi Q7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 7 | 320 |
| 2018 Audi Q7 | 3 | 143 |
| 2019 Audi Q7 | 4 | 62 |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 5 | 28 |
| 2021 Audi Q7 | 9 | 75 |
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 Audi Q7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 Audi Q7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Audi Q7
How do I know if my 2009 Audi Q7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2009 Audi Q7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V660000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.