2011 Audi Q7
The 2011 Audi Q7 appears in 4 NHTSA recall campaigns (equipment and fuel system, gasoline) and in 12 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is visibility/wiper: 214.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 13.2 per 1,000 across all 2011 model-year vehicles and against 66.7 per 1,000 for the Audi Q7 line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 12.8 complaints per model year across the 20 Audi Q7 model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 28 Apr 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 50G5); components: equipment:other:labels; tires.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 20BJ).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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 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.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 20W9).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign Audi: 24AP/VW: 24BK).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2011 Audi Q7 (black) against all 2011 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2011 | Q7 line | All 2011 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 214.3 | 66.7 | 13.2 |
| Engine | 142.9 | 102.8 | 118.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 142.9 | 86.1 | 56.3 |
| Electrical System | 142.9 | 138.9 | 132.1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 142.9 | 147.2 | 44.2 |
| Air Bags | 71.4 | 30.6 | 124.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 214.3 | 66.7 | 13.2 |
| Engine | 2 | 142.9 | 102.8 | 118.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 142.9 | 86.1 | 56.3 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 142.9 | 138.9 | 132.1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 142.9 | 147.2 | 44.2 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 71.4 | 30.6 | 124.4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 71.4 | 25 | 11.6 |
| Tires | 1 | 71.4 | 11.1 | 11 |
12 unique complaints, 14 component mentions; 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA11003 | Engineering analysis | High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure | fuel system, diesel | 7 Feb 2011 | 27 Mar 2015 | — |
Other Audi Q7 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 72 | 173,099 |
| 2008 | 3 | 23 | 173,099 |
| 2009 | 3 | 13 | 161,301 |
| 2010 | 3 | 15 | 161,301 |
| 2011 | 4 | 12 | 187,309 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 | 187,309 |
| 2013 | 3 | 18 | 254,401 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 | 252,587 |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 252,587 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 74,881 |
| 2017 | 7 | 35 | 194,700 |
| 2018 | 3 | 15 | 169,254 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 94,790 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 527,467 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 765,700 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 365,827 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 356,955 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Audi Q7 model years · Audi: 61 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2011 Audi Q7 have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 23V086000, was reported to NHTSA on 15 Feb 2023 and concerns equipment:other:labels. Across all model years the Audi Q7 line has 32 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2011 Audi Q7?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2011 Audi Q7 complain about most?
Visibility/Wiper: 3 of 14 component mentions (214.3 per 1,000). Next is engine with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.