2009 Audi Q7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Audi Q7, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,050 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“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 the shoulder lane when my wife noticed that smoke coming out in front of the engine, i stopped the engine but i can`t pull the key and my set belt locked to where i can`t release it , my wife help me to get out from the set belt and she managed gave forced to her door just to open it , I was able to reached the lever to open the hood where smoke & fire coming out from the engine , I`m trying to…”
NHTSA complaint #11424332, filed 2021-07Related service bulletins
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11009928Oct 8, 2024This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 10149137Sep 28, 20183.0L TDI Emissions Recalls 23R8 Part supersession
- 10128350May 10, 2017This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
- 10128328May 4, 2017This bulletin provides information about the AdBlue refill and oil change that will be provided to owners of certain Q7 TDI vehicles.
- 10128196Mar 6, 2017This informational bulletin provides a clarification on a normal operation for the cooling fans.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 9 | 45% |
| 2021 | 19 | 25% |
| 2020 | 7 | 24% |
| 2019 | 6 | 10% |
| 2018 | 39 | 27% |
| 2017 | 61 | 19% |
| 2015 | 13 | 28% |
| 2014 | 10 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 25% |
| 2012 | 8 | 28% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2009 Audi Q7
9 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Audi Q7
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology