2007 Audi Q7: engine stalls while driving

7 of the 95 complaints about the 2007 Audi Q7 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 79,800
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 42 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
1
2022
3
2021
5
2020
4
2019
4
2018
5
2017
5
2014
6
2013
3
2011
3
2010
1
2009
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2007
7

What owners say

Filed May 29, 2025 · Steering · 139,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled intermittently, and failed to return to normal operation. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was self-diagnosed by the contact, and the contact determined that the steering column lock module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · WA

This started happening in the last 2 mos. My MMI started acting up, it first displayed radio not installed, then it would stall and not show anything on screen, then it came back on to regular showing but then went out again and displaying radio not installed. Then at one point I was able to play my CDs but not my radio. Then finally the complete system went out, now the screen only shows the MMI logo and will not turn on and cant not be reset. So as this has happen, my fuel tank area started to drips tiny drops of gas only happens when I drove it, so now it is leaking even more fuel so I have it sitting in drive way until I get it into the shop. While its been sitting in the drive way for the last 2 weeks, I would occasionally start it but this last time I started it my battery went dead and it started leaking even more gas after I got it jumped. As long as it is not on it does not leak gas.

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,800 miles · MA

Car stalled while driving on highway and esp/ABS light came on - was told by dealer will have to replace the entire ABS control module for $2800! To diagnose this took 2 days for the dealer and even then they are not 100% sure the replacement will fix the ABS issue. Have already paid 500+ in labor diagnosis!

Filed Oct 21, 2013 · Engine · 79,800 miles · NJ

Driving my car when I heard pop and car stalled. Engine would not turn over and had to have it towed to dealer. Dealer said oil pump went and caused the engine to seize. Know I have to replace engine. Car was at dealer two weeks prior and issue not addressed.

Filed Apr 23, 2013 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times over the course of four years. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis each time and the contact was informed that the fuel was causing the spark plugs to misfire. The dealer recommended having the fuel lines cleaned. The repair was performed however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2013 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle decelerated rapidly and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was found that a chip in the computer system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred and was towed back to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Electrical · 15 miles · MI

In august of 2006 I signed a three year lease for the new audi q7, 4.2. Right from the start, I encountered a potentially very dangerous problem. When coming to a stop and then trying to accelerate the vehicle failed to move. Only by removing my foot from the accelerator and then applying full pressure will I start moving again. This was not a lag nor a hesitation, since without removing my foot from the pedal the car simply will not move. Depending on the brake to accelerator or accelerator to brake sequence, the car will either come a fully unresponsive stop or fail to shift from second to third gear. The dealership initially denied the existence of the problem. Now, after having had the car test driven several times and after having been in constant contact with representatives of audi and I am being told that this was not the car for you. Should have not bought this car if you drive with both feet. I have not found this warning in any publication. Audi of america's explanation was that the drive by wire system will shut down the fuel supply when the brake and the gas pedal sense just the slightest pressure at the same time, causing the car to stall in the middle of traffic. Audi has not issued a software correction to the problem. I test drove the same model q7 recently and it behaved the same way. By driving this car, I am exposing myself and my passengers to very dangerous situations on an hourly basis.coming to a stand still in front of oncoming traffic was a death sentence. Even though audi admittedto the problem and offered their scientific explanation to the sudden fuel supply shut down, the representatives told me that the vehicle performed to manufacturer's specifications.