2010 Audi Q7 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 52%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2010 Audi Q7, 52% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an Audi Q7 2010. June 2013, my husband, 4 yr old son and I were driving on the freeway going with the flow of traffic. The car started shaking violently and decelerated to 20 miles per hour. My husband pushed the gas pedal over and over and the car would not speed up. Luckily no one was hurt, however we were very scared. We were able to pull to the emergency lane and make it to the Audi dealership close by. …”
NHTSA complaint #10614622, filed 2014-07, 34,505 miles“Lost acceleration, would not take any throttle input. Started to slow down, epc lite came on an started flashing. Speed continued to drop for the next 10 miles. Got off at the first exit that came up on the i5. As I came off the fwy I was down to 25 MPH. At the first lite I had to stop, the engine quit, I then turned right it was down hill so the car glided with no power steering or brakes. Made it into a parking lot to a safe place to park. Car would not restart. Had it taken by flat bed to our Audi dealership 107 miles away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511796, filed 2013-05, 51,000 miles“Audi 2010 Q7 tdi fuel filler problems. On several occasions, approximately 1 in 4 fuel stops (current mileage 9,200 miles), I have been unable to insert a fuel pump nozzle into the fuel filler neck on the vehicle due to a vertical bar just inside the filler opening. If fuel is dispensed, its is rejected onto the outside of the vehicle and ground. Possible fire risk. In addition, using the vehicle in urban and rural settings all over the western us, I have been low on fuel and unable to refuel the vehicle risking running out of fuel far from another station. Personal safety risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10341602, filed 2010-07, 8,136 miles“Issue is similar to NHTSA campaign id 16v660000, the fuel cap flange has butyl tape on it and has started leaking fuel. The garage has a strong fuel odor and is a fire hazard. The part is about 250 dollars, diagnosis was 150 and installation is about 1.5 hour which is a grand total of 750 dollars. Why is my VIN not in the recall, if its a deflective part, recognized by Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #11406727, filed 2021-04, 65,000 miles“Hpfp has atomized...again!!.... Yes, again!!...steering locked up while vehicle had shut down and was still moving ....aprox. 15 MPH...almost hit another vehicle !!! My 3 children,9,12,14, were in the vehicle this time!! Very dangerous!! Please see first complaint...”
NHTSA complaint #10559356, filed 2014-01, 52,223 milesRelated recalls
- 18V818000Nov 19, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall…Covers: Audi Q7 2007–2012, Q5 2009–2012
- 16V660000Sep 13, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline…Covers: Audi Q7 2007–2012, Q5 2009–2012
Related service bulletins
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- 10181060Oct 6, 2020This bulletin contains repair information for when metallic particles are found in the high-pressure fuel pump.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 | 18 | 39% |
| 2013 | 16 | 36% |
| 2012 | 12 | 41% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2010 | 15 | 52% |
| 2009 | 9 | 43% |
| 2008 | 18 | 55% |
| 2007 | 29 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2010 Audi Q7
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 30, 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