The contact owns a 2007 Audi Q7. The vehicle had previously been serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V660000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed there was fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a fuel pump flange leak. The fuel pump flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V818000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2007 Audi Q7: fuel pump failure
7 of the 95 complaints about the 2007 Audi Q7 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 121,000
- recalls
- 2
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that an independent mechanic while performing a routine check, became aware of fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The mechanic determined that the fuel pump flange was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle while driving prior to the vehicle being inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. Ed carroll porsche (3003 south college avenue, fort collins, co 80525) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline) in 2016. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v818000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
The check engine light came on and we took the car to get checked out and they said that the fuel pump is needing to be replaced
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Also, the average fuel mileage decreased while driving. The vehicle and the driver discovered a puddle of fuel under the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump flange was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (concord audi, 1300 concord ave, concord, ca) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system) in november of 2016; however, the failure still occurred. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Fuel line leak occurred during operation of the vehicle on 11/24/18. First a fuel smell was detected in the vehicle at a traffic light at washington rd and rt 1 (this smell was at first associated with a tanker truck refueling an adjacent service station), then on the highway engine knocking began to occur with a blinking check engine light when accelerating. Upon parking the vehicle, a pool of fuel was immediately detected below the engine block from fuel dripping off of the engine block. Upon opening the hood the engine block was covered with fuel - identified by touch and smell - additionally the insulation on the ceiling of the hood had a wet spot 1 ft sq darkened by saturation with fuel. Restarted the engine and noted fuel was spraying from the fuel pump towards the front of the vehcile and upwards towards the hood. The engine was immediately cut off and the vehicle was towed to an audi dealership for repair.
Strong fuel smell emitting from outside of vehicle and inside after running engine. Fuel pump located under 2nd row passenger seat spraying fuel through plastic cap which is cracked. 2009 re-2012 recall does not cover 2007-2008>???
There is a fissure crack in oil tank located under the engine also fuel pump leak which causes the electronic control board to mishap also the trunk electric doors smashed my head a few times I have take the car to only authorized audi mechanics.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under the federal safety agency recall 16V‑660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available.
- Risk
- The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ.
Recall number 18V818000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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, allowing fuel to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9.
Recall number 16V660000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Audi Q7 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2007 Audi Q7?
7 of 95 owner complaints about the 2007 Audi Q7 (7%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Audi Q7?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Audi Q7
Fuel smell 12Fuel leak 8Stalling 7Water leak 7Battery drain 6Check engine light 6
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