2010 Audi Q7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Audi Q7, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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 following incident has occurred twice. The only common factor I can identify is a great deal of rain prior to this. My tailgate has opened twice by itself. When this occurs, it takes several minutes to close. I've had the dealer look at it. They claimed to have virtually taken the whole thing apart, and cannot find the source of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10436138, filed 2011-11, 4,000 miles“Hi dear. i wanna Report and make a complaint, about some defect in my Audi SUV, i bought this vehicle with those problem. 1st ) all system in this vehicle are fork up, works intermittently, Screen, back up camera, Sound audio, Battery draining, Door key doesn't work, Airbag, Electric defect, Truck back door doesn't close proprely, 4 module in this vehicle don't work. As i submit photo of all defect. I request Recall this vehicle to set up all those defect. i have already spent a lot of money for those defect, it doesn't fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11496244, filed 2022-12“The contact owns a 2010 Audi Q7. The contact stated that after having the car washed, the radio was operating on and off independently. The contact mentioned that every time that it rained the failure recurred and the heated seat was operating on and off independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the amplifier needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11441283, filed 2021-11, 76,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
- 11023755Sep 26, 2025This bulleitn provides information whent here are complaints about route guidance with Navigation.
- 11021439Jul 31, 2025This TSB provides information when the Audi advanced key is inoperative; door handle touch sensors.
- 11018961May 8, 2025This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011303Nov 7, 2024This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 4 | 20% |
| 2021 | 44 | 59% |
| 2020 | 11 | 38% |
| 2019 | 9 | 14% |
| 2018 | 16 | 11% |
| 2017 | 53 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 15% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 5 | 15% |
| 2007 | 34 | 36% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi Q7
15 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology