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2012 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 29 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2012 Audi Q7

The 2012 Audi Q7 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
29
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2012 Audi Q7?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Audi Q7 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V818000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V660000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V019000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V086000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Audi Q7

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel/propulsion System
8
Engine
6
Steering
4
Unknown Or Other
2
Power Train
2
Visibility/wiper
2
Fuel System
1
Exterior Lighting
1
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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 29 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 38 complaints 2014 44 complaints 2015 44 complaints 2016 2 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Audi Q7

Is the 2012 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Audi Q7 has 4 recalls and 29 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Audi Q7 have?
The 2012 Audi Q7 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi Q7?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Audi Q7 are: Fuel/propulsion System, Engine, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Audi Q7 safe to buy?
The 2012 Audi Q7 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q7 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q7 are: 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.