2008 Audi Q7 Service and Repair Manual
This 2008 Audi Q7 factory service and repair manual is built around your specific engine and trim, so the fuel pump procedures, torque figures and wiring references inside match what Audi actually published for the 3.6L V6 (BHK) and 4.2L V8 (BAR), not a generic Q7 write-up.
Engines covered
- 4.2L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.6L V6 (219 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.0L V6 — turbocharged, diesel
- 4.2L V8 — DOHC, turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- Base
- Elite
- Luxury
- Premium
- TDI Elite
- TDI Luxury
Known issues on the 2008 Q7. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year, and two of them point to the same underlying part. The first covers a fuel pump flange that can crack and leak fuel, raising the risk of a fire if it meets an ignition source; the second is a follow-up on that same fuel pump, covering an earlier interim repair where butyl tape was applied to the flange but may not fully stop the leak. The third covers the automatic rear lid: if one of its gas struts loses pressure, the software can misread the slow movement as a manual close command and release the motor clutch, snapping the lid shut with a risk of personal injury. Owners have filed 33 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the fuel pump flange, servicing the power rear lid, or working through a routine maintenance interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 Q7.
Volkswagen 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
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.
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
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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
ON 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
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN UNINTENDED RAPID CLOSING OF THE REAR LID WITH A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.
This bulletin provides inormation when the ATF pipes leak; Q7 with 0C8 gearbox.
Audi Delivery Guidelines.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.
This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
This bulletin provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
Showing the 8 most recent of 457 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE CAR WAS SLIPPING ON ICE WHEN THERE WAS NOT THAT MUCH ICE. THEN I WAS TOLD IT HAS AN ISSUE WITH AN ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE PART IS OVER $2500 AND THE CAR DOES NOT EVEN HAVE 70 000 MILES. VW HAS REC
MY LIGHTS FREQUENTLY BURN OUT, DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHTS, LOWER LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, NIGHT LAMPS. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MORE BULBS THAN OIL CHANGES. PLEASE HELP, THIS IS COSTLY AND DEEMED N
Good day, I took the car for the oil change and was advised by auto repairman that there is a fuel leak underneath the rear passenger side seat and the issue has a recall by Audi. Repairman stated h
THERE IS A OPEN RECALL FOR LEAKING FUEL, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD LEAD TO A FIRE CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. BUT AUDI HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY REMEDY YET. CALLED UP TH
MY AUDI Q7 WAS CONDUCTED SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA: 16V660) LAST 2017, BUT AFTER RECALL THE CONDITION WAS SAME AS PREVIOUS. THE CONDITION WAS GAS SMELL INSIDE PASSENGER CABIN, AND OUTSIDE (IN WAY OF EXHAUS
MY PASSENGER WINDSHIELD WIPER FLEW OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS RAINING PRETTY HARD AND THE AUTOMATIC WIPERS WERE GOING PRETTY FAST WHEN SUDDENLY IT SNAPPED OFF AND FLEW BEHIND ME. T
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS I WATER COMES OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. IT COMES OUT ON BOTH THE DRIVE AND PASSENGER SIDE DEPENDING ON WHICH WAY I'M TURNING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO AUDI AND H
AUDI RECALL 20W9... MY 2008 Q7 HAS DEVELOPED A GAS ODOR AFTER TURNING OFF THE MOTOR. THERE IS NO FUEL LEAKAGE OR WARNING LIGHTS THE SMELL IS VERY POTENT AND I DONT THINK IT IS SAFE FOR MY CHILDREN TO
Showing the 8 most serious of 33 complaints filed with NHTSA.
