2012 Audi Q7 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%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 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Audi Q7, 10% 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 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“On November 2, 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board informed Volkswagen Group companies that my Model Year 2012 3.0L Turbo Diesel Injection (TDI) vehicle did not comply with Federal and California emissions standards. In the approved emissions modification, Audi Lynbrook claims to have removed the software that reduced the effectiveness of my TDI's emission control system and to have installed new emission control software designed to function effectively in all normal driving conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11638376, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
- 11035854Jul 27, 2026This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00.
- 11034642Jun 4, 2026This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident…
- 11033457May 26, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11032131Apr 30, 2026This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 35% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 19 | 13% |
| 2017 | 31 | 10% |
| 2015 | 6 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 18% |
| 2007 | 6 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q7
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 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 28, 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