2007 Audi Q7 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 95 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Audi Q7, 5% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was in park as I was leaving out of the house going to start the car it would not start and key had got stuck in ignition. I then towed to henderson Audi where they explained the steering column was the reason for this. They also gave me notice that they have gotten this problem multiple occasions. Steering columns going bad in Audi Q7”
NHTSA complaint #11406292, filed 2021-04“The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled intermittently, and failed to return to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was self-diagnosed by the contact, and the contact determined that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11663812, filed 2025-05, 139,000 miles“There is a steering lock problem. I was told that the steering could lock while driving. This is a very serious problem that needs to be addressed. The scanner reads steering lock actuator . Please have this issue addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11001437, filed 2017-06“Vehicle has severe steering wheel shaking/vibration during normal highway driving which also leads to bad wheel alignment. Road noise is very noticeable and loud.”
NHTSA complaint #10212254, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
- 10163120Jul 12, 2019This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
- 10123716Oct 20, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is…
- 10074502Sep 15, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10120042May 11, 2015Customer reports that the ignition sporadically cannot be switched on. DTC 00456 (Access/start control module -J518- no communication) is found in several control modules or the…
- 10250949Oct 21, 2014Steering wheel leather damage, all vehicles
- 10124754Oct 21, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-54 dated September 13, 2013. Steering wheel appearance damaged due to external impact (e.g., contact with finger nails…
- 10250952Sep 23, 2014Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10250968Jun 2, 2014Electric steering column adjustment is inoperative
- 10122420Jun 2, 2014Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-51 dated August 30, 2013. Electrically-adjustable steering column adjustment is restricted and does not adjust…
- 10056441Jun 2, 2014Audi: electrically adjustable steering column adjustment fails to adjust vertical and is restricted and under tension due to module cross carrier and unfavorable tolerances to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2007 Audi Q7
34 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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