2012 Audi Q7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Audi Q7, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.
“Over the past year, my vehicle has been consuming quarts of engine oil. During my last engine oil change, I was left to minimum oil levels after driving only 250 miles. No leaks were detected in engine by mechanics at both dealership and independent shops. The remedy recommend is an engine swap estimated to be over $10,000”
NHTSA complaint #11280524, filed 2019-11, 81,000 miles“Vehicle has not even reach 92k miles and the waterpump is a already failing. Audi this is a know issue but the remedy has not been fixed. They only way to fix this is to replace with new unit. I understand Audi specifically made a weep hole to warn the owner before the whole unit fails. This causes coolant to leak which eventually gives you the low coolant level warning on the dash. This is to prevent the bearing inside the waterpump to completely fail causing metal to metal contact thus causing specs of metal inside your coolant systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364444, filed 2020-10, 91,000 miles“Low oil light came on 3,000 miles after oil change. Noticed oil on ground under vehicle where it is parked in garage. Took it back to Audi service center and they went over it and said that it needs the pcv (pressure control valve) replaced as they have seen this in the past on similar engines and it fixes the problem. They stated that there is a valve that is not closing all the way and oil is passing through and is being consumed. They said that the new pcv has a different part number than the original pcv and is made better. If not fixed, it could lead to more expensive motor repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101473, filed 2018-06, 97,000 miles“Since I bought my vehicle it has been burning oil I am adding oil every two to three days because it burns it and the smells burnt and the light comes on I have to add 3 oil bottles every two to three days It smells burnt and I cannot drive for long periods of times because I am scared something can happen. I have a 2012 audi q7.”
NHTSA complaint #11572987, filed 2024-02“There have been continuous indicators by way of the check engine light repeatedly appearing on my vehicle's dash for a number of years. A different determination was always discovered each time I took my vehicle to the only Audi Certified Dealership in my area. Most recently, I have been told that my vehicle now requires a Fuel System Replacement, High Pressure Fuel Pump, All Components in Fuel Tank, Fuel Rails, Injectors, All Rubber Fuel Lines for a cost of $16,830.50. …”
NHTSA complaint #11646383, filed 2025-03Related service bulletins
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 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.
- 11009327Sep 24, 2024This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
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 2012 Audi Q7
12 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 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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