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2011 Audi Q7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Q7.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2011 Audi Q7 is a mid‑size SUV built on Audi’s modular platform and powered by a V‑series engine that requires an 8.6‑quart oil fill of 5W‑30, 5W‑40 or 0W‑40 viscosity, while delivering EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined through its S8 automatic transmission. Owner feedback for this year records a modest 23 total complaints, with visibility and wiper issues emerging as the most frequent concern and four manufacturer recalls documented. Positioned within the model’s 2007‑2026 production span, the 2011 Q7 sits well before the peak complaint year of 2017 and far above the recent low of 2024, indicating a generally respectable reliability record for its era.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.6 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R Diesel · 640 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R Diesel · 640 Diesel CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-55R18OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115475 alt 057198405B
Engine air filter	7L0129620 alt 7L0129620A
Fuel filter	7L8919679 alt 8K0127400A
Spark plug	101905611G alt 101905631G
Battery	000915089J alt 000915089K
Front wiper blades	4L1955426B alt 4L1955425C
Thermostat	059121139A alt 06E121119B
Cabin air filter	7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.4 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in
Curb weight	5192 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Q7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.6–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.60 sec — 2011 3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Supercharged V6	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	280 hp	AWD
2011	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.30 sec	16.40 sec	225 hp	AWD
2011	3.0 TDI Premium Plus Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.60 sec	16.50 sec	225 hp	AWD
2009	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.40 sec	16.40 sec	225 hp	AWD
2009	3.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	225 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium S-Line Quattro 4.2L V8	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	350 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V8	7.50 sec	15.60 sec	350 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V8	7.80 sec	15.80 sec	350 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.6 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-40 API engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	8.6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.33-1.80 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	94R Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 Diesel cca
Optional BCI Group Number	95R Diesel
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	850 Diesel cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	199
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.339 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.339 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.26 in / 1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 20 ft. lbs., step 3: replace bolt and shim

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

install by hand, step 2

11 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
At 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 75,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Q7 sits in a relatively stable period of the first generation, with complaints dropping sharply from 95 in the debut 2007 model to just 23 in 2011, a figure comparable to the 21 in 2009 and 29 in 2010. Recalls, however, ticked up to 4 in 2011 from 3 in the three prior years, though this remains modest compared to the 7 recalls seen later in 2017. The top complaint areas for 2011 are minor, led by visibility/wiper issues at 7 reports, with only 1 crash complaint and no fire complaints recorded. While TSBs are high at 1,043, they follow a rising trend across the generation and do not signal a unique problem for this year. Overall, 2011 represents a low-complaint, relatively trouble-free point before a gradual uptick in issues later in the generation, making it a solid choice for a used Q7.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1043

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Visibility/Wiper7

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Unknown Or Other3

Engine2

Fuel System, Diesel1

Steering,Service Brakes1

Seats1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V818000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 19/11/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

16V660000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/09/2016

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1043 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_1	2026-06-10	Engine	This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_6	2026-06-04	Unknown Or Other	This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…
AOS-26-25	2026-05-26	Unknown Or Other	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…
TSB_2022032_12	2026-04-30	Unknown Or Other	This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R battery Vehicles taking 8.6 qt Engine oil filter 06D115475 Engine air filter 7L0129620 Fuel filter 7L8919679 Spark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Q7 take?

8.6 qt of 5W-30 , 5W-40 API, OR 0W-40- MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50700, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Q7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Q7 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.

2011 Audi Q7

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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