2012 Audi Q7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Audi Q7, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“On two different occasions the passenger side windshield wiper arm has snapped off during heavy rainstorms while driving within nyc's posted speed limit on the grand central parkway of 50 MPH. The lack of visibility compromises my safety and others while operating the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11280527, filed 2019-11, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10240212Jul 17, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
- 10237017May 22, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
- 10231583Feb 6, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer solvent level warning is on in the DIS but the washer solvent level is correct.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 30% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi Q7
12 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology