2012 Audi Q7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Audi Q7, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Crank pulley hard rubber core or so called harmonic balancer broke and serpentine belt fell off causing to loose power steering and not be able to steer. I was pulling out of a highway ramp and thankfully other cars were able to avoid me due to the low traffic at the time of the incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11327570, filed 2020-06, 121,000 miles“The transmission oil cooler pressure line got a hole in it and leaked all of the transmission fluid out. The mechanic stated that there was plastic that was visibly seen rubbing against this metal line which over time wore the line down so much that it created a hole allowing the fluid to leak out. I was on the highway when I noticed the car not wanting to shift, down-shit etc when I finally pulled over noticed it was leaking from the front of the car. Once the fluid was just about out the Audi warning system finally notified me that there was an issue with the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013362, filed 2017-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11035846Jul 2, 2026This bulletin provides inormation when the ATF pipes leak; Q7 with 0C8 gearbox.
- 11034638Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the cluster; P074100 stored in the TCM.
- 11020353Jun 20, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11009937Oct 4, 2024This bulletin provides additional information pertaining to continued noises/vibrations in tight bends - Q7 and A8 vehicle models.
- 11007311Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007230Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005878Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005877Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q7
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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