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2007 Audi Q7 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Audi Q7 — 2 of them relate to fuel system, gasoline. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.

Is your car one of them?

These campaigns cover the 2007 Audi Q7 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.

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18V818000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump

The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking.

The riskThe 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.

The fix — freeVolkswagen 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.

What was foundVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA 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.

18V818000 at NHTSA
16V660000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The riskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix — freeAudi 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.

What was foundVolkswagen 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.

16V660000 at NHTSA
07V334000

Structure · Body · Trunk Lid

This can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.

The riskThis can result in an unintended rapid closing of the rear lid with a risk of personal injury.

The fix — freeDealers will install new software free of charge. The recall began on september 14, 2007. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

What was foundOn certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the automatic rear lid includes an electric motor and clutch that work in conjunction with two gas struts to open and close the rear lid, including a manual close function. If one of the struts has a total loss of pressure, the resultant slow movement of the rear lid is interpreted by the software as an intended manual close and the motor clutch releases to close the rear lid immediately.

07V334000 at NHTSA

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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.

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