2012 Audi Q7 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,164miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Audi Q7, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,164 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.
“Main pulley or so called harmonic balancer broke and serpentine belt fell off causing to loose power steering and not be able to steer I was lucky that just made it the turn and I was on straight pat and low speed to stop safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11301540, filed 2020-01, 72,164 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 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.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 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.
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 2012 Audi Q7
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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