general problems of the 2012 Audi Q7

There have been continuous indicators by way of the check engine light repeatedly appearing on my vehicle's dash for a number of years. A different determination was always discovered each time I took my vehicle to the only Audi certified dealership in my area. Most recently, I have been told that my vehicle now requires a fuel system replacement, high pressure fuel pump, all components in fuel tank, fuel rails, injectors, all rubber fuel lines for a cost of $16,830. 50. Coincidentally, I received information by mail from the manufacturer (Audi), indicating there was a safety recall 20w9--fuel pump flange for this exact same issue, and that my vehicle had been identified amongst the other reported 143,214 vehicles, as affected. This information was dated October 6, 2016. I immediately contacted my local Audi dealership to schedule an appointment to discuss next step options to resolve this recall issue, and was told then by my assigned service technician that the parts were not available at that time to render repairs, but I would be contacted when to bring my vehicle back in. Subsequently, I don't recall ever having that particular issue get resolved because a plethora of other issues related the countless times the check engine light regularly appeared became priority. Now I'm eing told that the exact recall issue I was notified about years ago is the latest identified problem and totally my "financial responsibility", because it's not being covered under warranty. This is as much of a safety issue now as it was then, but never got directly addressed or settled. Thankfully due to my awareness by being the regular, primary driver of my vehicle, I have been diligent in reporting check engine light ndicators, along with any other mechanical light issues each time they've appeared, and there have been no incidents or accidents posing a major threat to my safety. Of course, I wish to keep it this way when operating any vehicle on the roads I travel.

Recall 20w9 was completed about may 2018. No leaking or cracks were found. Butyl tape was placed over flange to "prevent" future leaks. August 2020, fuel flange is now leaking. Strong gasoline smell from outside of vehicle. Dealership service department confirms it is leaking. Refuse to cover cost of replacement. The original "recalled" part is still in vehicle. Why will it not be covered now because the part lasted a few years longer that others. It still has failed and their band aid has failed.

Crankshaft pulley ripped itself apart at idle after vehicle was started.

I smell gas fumes after driving my car and then parking it in the garage. The part was supposedly fix before through the recall but if I was fixed correctly or in fact fixed at all, then why is it happening now. I took the car in because I received the recall notice, not because I was experiencing any issues, but now that I am they won't fix it. It obviously wasn't fixed properly.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Audi Q7. The contact stated that they received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notice they were not experiencing any failure, however, they decided to be proactive and have the vehicle recall repair completed. The contact stated that shortly after receiving the recall repair they began to experience the failure indicated in the recall. The contact stated that when the vehicle is parked they are able to smell fuel. The contact contacted the dealership ( Audi valencia located at 23923 creekside rd, valencia, CA, 91355 phone number: 888-626-6138) who stated that the recall remedy could not be completed again due to the previous repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 85,000. Gl.

Oil goes low quickly. Heavy fuel leak when car is turned on.

The contact owns a 2012 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16v660000 (fuel system, gasoline) was received in September. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Pulling out making a left turn from a stop, vehicle suddenly hesitated, power to engine was intermittent and jerky, and acceleration was poor to none. Many warning lights came on (stability, tire pressure, anti-lock, etc. ). Steering wheel was also shaking slightly (power steering motor?). Condition continued for about a mile while vehicle proceeded to home. Turning vehicle off and on resolved the problem. On initial call to dealership I was told "they do that sometimes; you need to turn off/on to reboot system". After taking for service four days later no issues were found other than some "misfiring" codes on date of event. I was told this was not a situation they've seen and no service bulletins existed on the behavior. As the initial problem continued until car was turned off/on it seems likely that the initial information from the dealership was correct and this is a computer control problem. We have owned the car since new and not experienced this issue before. The car currently has about 60k miles on it. Fortunately there were no injuries but a loss of power pulling into traffic is a very serious failure. If this is something that "happens sometimes and you need to turn the vehicle off/on to reboot the computer", it needs attention and needs to be rectified as a single occurrence is one too many.