2011 Audi Q7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 30%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Audi Q7, 30% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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 has been a lot of incident that an Audi Q7 right wiper blade can snapped off and can hit another car of person while driving in a highway. I was driving last night and luckily slowed down about to make a turn when all of a sudden my passenger wiper arm just snapped in half. If I was driving faster at that time, that could have went flying and hit another car behind me. The wiper arm is metal and the end where it snapped is sharp. …”
NHTSA complaint #11041380, filed 2017-10, 100,000 miles“The wiper arm broke off from the mounting assembly at the base. Conditions were medium rain. Temperature approximately 50 degrees (f). Driving at legal highway speed of 55 MPH. There was no object collision. It simply snapped, leaving only the driver wiper functional.”
NHTSA complaint #11045764, filed 2017-11, 105,000 miles“Driving on a Saturday evening when it started raining. Wipers automatically engaged, suddenly saw passenger side blade warp then snap off and fly off the to the side of the street causing the driver behind me to swerve almost causing an accident. I pulled over immediately, to retrieve the piece to try and determine what happened. Saw that it just snapped off and flew off without any notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11539960, filed 2023-08“2 separate occasions now, the passenger-side windshield wipers have broken off. This is apparently a common incident with some Audi vehicles due to poor manufacturing/design. Audi has not implemented a recall. This is a safety concern as the wipers have broken off while I was driving and could hit another vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #11494284, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10216044Jul 5, 2022This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.
- 10211898May 6, 2022This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.
- 10210526Apr 16, 2022This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 30% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2011 Audi Q7
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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