2009 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability

The 2009 Audi Q7 has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2009 model year

21
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2009 a good year for the Q7?

Across the 10 Q7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2024) to 139 (2018). With 21 complaints, the 2009 Q7 sits belowthe model's median of 29.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

fuel/propulsion system
7
engine
3
visibility/wiper
3
electrical system
3
power train
2

Recalls affecting the 2009 Q7

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 18V818000

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 interi

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 16V660000

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, al

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 23V086000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As su

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of the 2015-2018 generation (particularly with the 3.0L supercharged V6 or TDI engines) report high satisfaction, praising solid reliability, excellent performance and…

  • High maintenance and repair costs: very frequent.
  • Excessive oil consumption in later models (e.g., 1 quart every 1,500 miles considered "normal" by manufacturer): recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q7. See the full Q7 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Q7 listings typically run $20,279–$65,703 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other Q7 model years

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