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2012 Audi Q7

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

11.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,947

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Label

Transport Canada recall 2023068 · manufacturer campaign 50G5

15 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Q7 2011–2015

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with 21" wheels, the compliance label lists a gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the rear axle that's too high. The label should list the rear axle capacity as 1770 kg (3902 lb.). This could lead you to overload the vehicle.

Why it matters

Overloading the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a label with the correct rear axle GAWR.

1,364 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018635 · manufacturer campaign 20BJ

19 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2007–2012 · Q7 2009–2012

What is wrong

Certain vehicles with a cracked (but not leaking) fuel pump flange were repaired with butyl tape only under a previous recall (please see Transport Canada Recall 2016-443 / Audi campaign 20W9). This is because replacement fuel pump flanges were not available at the time of repair (the butyl tape was used an interim repair). If the fuel pump flange is not replaced, a fuel leak could still occur. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace fuel pump flange and reapply the protective butyl tape.

113 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2016443 · manufacturer campaign 20W9

9 September 2016

Transport Canada lists: Q5 2009–2012 · Q7 2007–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced.

20,109 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2015018 · manufacturer campaign 24AP

16 January 2015

Transport Canada lists: A6 2012 · A7 2012 · Q7 2011–2012 · S4 2011–2012 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fuel leak may occur in the fuel injection system under certain driving conditions. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding fuel injector seals.

3,174 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 57% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
316 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2012 Audi Q7. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Audi Q7 get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Audi Q7 at 11.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 316 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Audi Q7 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,947 in fuel, producing roughly 4,392 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.