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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
Risk and remedy
Risk: The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Structure: body, trunk lid
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID IS INTERPRETED BY THE SOFTWARE AS AN INTENDED MANUAL CLOSE AND THE MOTOR CLUTCH RELEASES TO CLOSE THE REAR LID IMMEDIATELY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2016-09-09 · campaign 2016-443
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced.
Other
2007-07-24 · campaign 2007-248
On certain Audi A6 Avant and Q7, if one of the automatic rear lid struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close, and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately. This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install updated software.
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Audi Q7 (1 crashes reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 29).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Audi Q7.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Audi Q7 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Audi Q7 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Q7 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Q7 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
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