Exterior lightingPart report
2012 Audi Q7 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2012 Audi Q7, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10251657Mar 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10238194Jun 8, 2023This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
- 10236599May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
- 10236378May 8, 2023This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 23 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 42% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q7
Fuel system
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsElectrical system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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