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2011 Audi

Q7

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo

Audi Q7: best and worst years
2011 Audi Q7 (photo 1 of 3)
PhotoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
225
Power to weight
0.042 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.27
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
509 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
4/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
23.6 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
200 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
118 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
5,412 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
23
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • VISIBILITY/WIPER27%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • ENGINE8%
  • AIR BAGS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 26 total.

Audi Q7: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

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

    High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure

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

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.