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Light NHTSA footprint — 21 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2009 Audi Q7 has 21 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is electrical at 3 complaints, typically surfacing around 74,000 miles (~$850 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Q7 | 95 | 3 |
| 2008 Q7 | 32 | 3 |
| 2009 Q7 (this page) | 21 | 3 |
| 2010 Q7 | 29 | 3 |
| 2011 Q7 | 23 | 4 |
| 2012 Q7 | 29 | 4 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
Run the VIN from the listing — 3 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is electrical (~$850) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
I started the lemon law process a year ago for this vehicle thinking that it was defective. I have only recently been informed that the problem I am experiencing is a design feature, they even called it a "safety feature" - but it is very dangerous. If your foot touches the…
Driver side air bag and ignitor replaced at my expense in august 2015. I live in glen st. Mary, florida. The computer showed failure of air bag on dash board. I have dealer records of repair. This was not a function of an accident.
While in motion on the highway, this vehicle intermittently loses power. A warning on the dash shows "gearbox malfunction" and the vehicle goes into limp mode. Once over so the side of the road, the vehicle can be turned off, and then restarted. Once restarted, no warning…
Car stalled in the middle of a busy road. Power steering stopped working. Metal particles all over the fuel system. Car needs a new engine and fuel system. *tr
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A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Audi Q7 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2009 Audi Q7 is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the electrical first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 3 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 74,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 21 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is electrical. Typical failure occurs around 74,000 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 3 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 74,000 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 74,000 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 21 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.