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2010 Audi

Q7

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L

Audi Q7: best and worst years
2010 Audi Q7

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Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
350
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.32
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
29 See on NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL17%
  • ENGINE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • POWER TRAIN7%
  • TIRES7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 42 total.

Audi Q7: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA11003opened Feb 7, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

794 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 22, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTSB_2070568_6

    This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool

  • Mar 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_13

    This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

  • Mar 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2024323_12

    This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.

  • Jan 22, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2080329_1

    This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.

  • Jan 14, 2026ENGINETSB_2060750_5

    This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.

  • Jan 13, 2026STEERINGTSB_2074846_4

    This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.

  • Dec 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_2018187_18

    This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.

  • Oct 22, 2025SERVICE BRAKESTSB_2069904_2

    This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.

  • and 786 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 30k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: media.audiusa.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.