2011 Audi Q7 vs 2012 Audi Q7
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Audi Q7 | 2012 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,044 | 1,119 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 |
| Power Train | 0 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
2011 Audi Q7
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.