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Audi Q7Model year report

2009 Audi Q7 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
90,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Audi Q7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi Q7. The part named most often is fuel system, with 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (3). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 700 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump, 1 NHTSA investigation and 71 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 158 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I have a 2009 Audi Q7 diesel bought from dealership march 2019 after it had been sold to the public once Audi did emissions recalls , after I bought this vehicle had issues with it 10 days after I bought it I took it back dealership wants to have nothing to do with helping me even though it still has an extended warranty for 4 years more from the manufacturer, I have a flashing glowplug and limp mode vehicle that when driving it and glow plug goes on while I am on the road vehicle slows down from going 65mph to approximately under 15mph in just seconds engine loses power and its a safety…”

NHTSA complaint #11279902, filed 2019-11, 124,000 miles

Electrical system: “Tailgate on my car does not open all the way up like it used to, sometimes when it stops and someone tries to reach inside it closes by itself, this happened when my wife was trying to take something out of the trunk. If I did not grab the tailgate and stop it could crush my wife's hands. Called Audi to ask if there is a recall for something like that, they told me that there is none.”

NHTSA complaint #10670914, filed 2015-01, 74,000 miles

Engine: “Ignition coil light came on and vehicle engine began sputtering. Pulled over to the side of the highway to attempt to turn around and take vehicle home. Car stalled out and would not restart. Had to get it towed to Audi dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10475838, filed 2012-09, 40,100 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving in moderate rain with the windshield wipers on, the passenger side windshield wiper flew off. I ordered a new passenger side windshield wiper and it worked for a month. Then the passenger side wiper froze during use, causing the driver side wiper to hit it.”

NHTSA complaint #11374785, filed 2020-11, 100,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

27% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 105,172 miles.

13%0–100%10–2513%25–5013%50–7513%75–10047%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 90,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2010201220142016201942021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Audi Q7. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Q7 · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 18.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2009 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Audi Q7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Q7 4WD/AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic142016$5,150
Q7 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131815$5,500
Q7 AWD3.0L 6-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic172420$4,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Audi Q7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 700 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 700 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi Q7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202517—2522—Too new
20231616,1363—21—Too new
20222020,0003—22—Rising
20217552,0009—21100 · MoreRising
20202942,8505—2164 · TypicalRising
20196312,7004521100 · MoreRising
201814415,8003521100 · MoreRising
201732233,1507—22100 · MoreRising
20154653,5002—1850 · TypicalStable
20144650,1502—1838 · TypicalRising
20134472,0003—1838 · TypicalStable
20122983,0004—180 · FewerFalling
20112390,7004—18—Stable
20102954,0003—1642 · TypicalStable
20092190,0003—16—Falling
20083372,0003—1634 · FewerFalling
20079577,4003—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Audi Q7 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2009 Audi Q7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Audi Q7 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 9 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2009 Audi Q7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Audi Q7 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Audi Q7 (Q7, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Audi Q7 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 105,172 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.