2015 Audi Q7 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 20%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Audi Q7, 20% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“After buying my new 2015 Audi Q7 on 9/27/14, I started experiencing hesitations when pulling out into traffic from dead stops. The very first time it happened I was in the median of a 4-lane highway waiting to turn left into traffic. I pressed the accelerator it started into the lane of traffic then stopped. I sat there for about 2-3 seconds before it took off. I expected to get hit. It wasn't the gas nor me. I have been driving for 38 years and driven over 20 vehicles and have never experienced this before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735829, filed 2015-07, 700 miles“Warranty will be over in 60 days; the Catalyst Coverter is going back, the Audi dealer and Audi Corporate are delaying the fixture do to some mis communication between dealer and corporate. The problem has to do with DEF gases not being cleanup. The error code is P20EE00 and the engine light is on. The part is under warranty and Audi Corporate is delaying the fixt because the do not wish to pay for the cost. They have had my vehicle for a full week and no decision when to replace the part. I strongly believe they want the warranty to expire so the customer has to pay for cost of the catalyst. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682233, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge failed to properly indicate that the fuel tank was full. The contact continued refueling the vehicle, and fuel started spilling from the filler neck. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump flange. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V298000 (Fuel System Gasoline). The VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11545901, filed 2023-09, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v298000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The flow Audi of charlottesville dealer was contacted and refused to do the repair due to them stating Audi the manufacturer had not informed them how they would be compensated for the work completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004107, filed 2017-07Related recalls
- 17V298000May 3, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered…Covers: Audi Q7 2013–2015, Q5 2013–2017
Related service bulletins
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007301Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007220Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 5% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 9 | 14% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 | 18 | 39% |
| 2013 | 16 | 36% |
| 2012 | 12 | 41% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2010 | 15 | 52% |
| 2009 | 9 | 43% |
| 2008 | 18 | 55% |
| 2007 | 29 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2015 Audi Q7
13 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology