2011 Audi Q7 Reliability ReportKeepScore 72/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2011 Audi Q7
- Outscores the 2009 Audi Q7 by 4 points — one of the stronger nearby years to consider.
- The system most likely to surface first: air suspension system (major severity).
- Has 4 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.
2011 Audi Q7: Buy or Avoid?
The 2011 Audi Q7 offers an undeniably luxurious and capable experience for a fraction of its original price, but don't be fooled by the upfront savings. This sophisticated German SUV demands rigorous preventative maintenance and a substantial budget for inevitable repairs as it ages, making it a high-maintenance companion that requires careful consideration.
Biggest Strengths
- Robust build quality and materials
- Powerful engine options (3.0 TFSI/TDI)
- Sophisticated Quattro AWD system
2011 Audi Q7 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2011 Audi Q7. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2011 Audi Q7
4 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
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.
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.
What breaks on the 2011 Audi Q7?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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