2012 Audi Q7 fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2012 Audi Q7 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There have been continuous indicators by way of the check engine light repeatedly appearing on my vehicle's dash for a number of years. A different determination was always discovered each time I took my vehicle to the only Audi Certified Dealership in my area. Most recently, I have been told that…”
filed Mar 4, 2025
“2012 audi q7 3.0t s line prestige, 91k miles! Started as small gasoline smell becoming stronger throughout the next couple days. Smelled really strong around rear left door area and inside cabin. Investigated fuel leak and notice underneath the suv, fuel dripping down the side of one of the two…”
filed Oct 14, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q7 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Q7 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Q7 | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 Q7 | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 Q7 | 17 | 5% |
| 2015 Q7 | 7 | 16% |
| 2014 Q7 | 11 | 24% |
| 2013 Q7 | 12 | 29% |
| 2011 Q7 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 Q7 | 9 | 31% |
| 2009 Q7 | 7 | 33% |
| 2008 Q7 | 15 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Audi Q7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.