2007 Audi Q7: gas smell in the cabin

Filed May 10, 2026 · Fuel system · AZ

Strong smell of gas while operating vehicle. Also strong smell of gas while parked. Getting worse!!! Looked up this issue on you tube. Found that this is a defect in audi q7 years 2007-2012. I own an audi 2007 q7. Called nearest dealership and spoke with repair department. They stated this was an issue not on a recall list for my vehicle. Vin# [xxx] purchased used 2018 from private dealership in phoenix az. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

there is a gas odor that is overwhelming when the truck starts. the gas mix with oil fumes will cause headaches because the odor comes into the vents of the truck and does not stop until after the truck is turned off. when the vehicle is turned off there is a hissing sound in the engine that does not stop until after 15min the engine stays off. There is no overheating but the engine is hotter then most trucks when running.

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Fuel system · 90,415 miles · OR

Team. My vehicle demonstrated a fuel smell in september 2020. I alerted audi that I believed it was covered under either 20w9 or 20bj. They said it was not. I took it to a private repair shop that charged me $71 to diagnose the problem. The repair shop (team previously worked for audi) shared that the problem was covered under a recall. I then took the car into the dealer and audi fixed it under the recall. I sought reimbursement of my diagnosis fee of $71 for over three months. Audi failed to respond on multiple occasions when I first raised the issue, and later when I sought reimbursement. Finally, on 12/16/20 I was advised that audi would not reimburse the diagnosis fee notwithstanding the repair was covered under the recall. They also allowed the unsafe situation to continue for weeks by refusing to repair under the recall. I bring this to your attention as a safety issue from a protocol standpoint, and ask for your help in securing my $71 reimbursement, which I feel falls under either of the recall campaigns for this vehicle and this recall issue. [xxx]/[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

Tanaka recall my car keeps leaking gas. I paid a mechanic to fix the issue and it happened again 2 momths later. It has a smell of gasoline that gives headaches.

Filed Jan 3, 2019 · Fuel system, Lights · 150,000 miles · FL

My car started to have smell of exhaust. It started three days ago while I was driving. The day after a light of wiper defective showed up. Then the fuel door couldn't open from the inside, I had to use the emergency fuel release to open the door. The smell is all the time (parked or in motion).

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 90,358 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · NC

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>???

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Fuel system · 184,700 miles · CA

Large fuel leak in the engine compartment: while starting the vehicle in a parking lot, the engine was difficult to start but then started. The driver began to depart by backing out of the parking space, then a strong gasoline smell was present, as the two front windows were rolled down. The front passenger noticed liquid flowing out from under the front of the vehicle on the passenger side while the car moved forward by about 2-3 parking spaces. The driver immediately stopped, shut down the engine and investigated. The strong smelling liquid appears to be gasoline leaking from under the engine compartment. The vehicle was parked on the spot as the two occupants evacuated the vehicle. While outside, the sound of gasoline splashing down could be heard. A tow truck was called, and the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealership. Dealership personnel helped pushed the vehicle in neutral gear (without starting) into the service area pending inspection. Dealership report showed fuel injector #1 leaking. Service advisor confirmed it was injector leak, not seals. This is a very serious fire risk.

Filed Jan 29, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 97,300 miles · WA

Heard a loud "pop" then there was a strong smell of fuel coming from the engine compartments in my 2007 audi q7 3.6l fsi while I was driving. I stopped the vehicle and shut off the engine and did some investigation and found the leak was coming from the injector and the fuel rail. The vehicle was in motion on a busy street when this leak occurred. Thankfully a someone noticed and notified me that I was leaking something which turn out to be fuel. I was able to fix the problem with occurred on 01/19/2017 by buying a injector seal kit from the dealer. . Unfortunately I had another injector fail on me on 01/28/2017. Did some research and found there's a recall for the 2011-2015 model of the q7. My wife uses this vehicle for her needs with 4 children inside. This is copied from the recall done with the similar issue in the newer model. The federal safety agency id: 15v019 safety recall 24ap fuel injection system leak certain 2011-2013 model year s4, s5, a6, a7 & q7 with 3.0l tfsi engine however, a later analysis concluded if the fuel injector valve is out of position during driving, a leak can occur at the connection between the fuel rail and the injector. Any fuel near an ignition source will be a serious fire risk. Similar recall was started march 10, 2015 for the 2011-2015 models. Dealers will replace the fuel rails and seals. Owners of the audi s4, s5, q7, a6, and the audi a7 can contact audi at 800‑822‑2834 and refer to recall number 24ap.

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. While the vehicle was parked, a strong fuel odor was present inside and outside the vehicle. The contact observed fuel spilling onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel housing flange fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 audi q7. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a strong fuel odor. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated the plugs and the manifold failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · TX

When returning from a trip, about 1 mile from home I experienced a very strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment. When I got home and opened the hood, gasoline was spraying from the engine onto the hot exhaust manifold and instantly vaporizing into a cloud. I think we were very lucky this did not result in a fire that could have seriously injured me and my family. I took the car to a nearby garage, and the mechanic confirmed the issue and told me the car could not be driven. I had it towed to roger beasley audi, in austin. After examining the engine they confirmed the leak and determined it was due to a broken fuel injector inside the engine. I feel this issue is a very serious injury risk, and will likely result in a fire hazard.