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2008 Audi Q7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Q7.

Body SUV

The 2008 Audi Q7 is an SUV defined by engine requirements such as a 9.6 qt oil capacity using 5W-30 / 5W-40 API viscosity. Records for this model year indicate 32 total owner complaints and 3 recalls, with the Fuel/Propulsion System emerging as the top complaint area. Across the model's history covering 2007-2026, the 2008 version's complaint count remains far below the 2017 high of 316 issues, suggesting a stronger reliability standing within the lineage despite the noted propulsion concerns.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.6 qtOEM · verified

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

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 021115562A. 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 49 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-55R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	021115562A alt 079198405E
Engine air filter	7L0129620A alt 7L0129620
Fuel filter	7L8919679
Spark plug	101905622 alt 101905621B
Battery	000915089K alt 000915089J
Front wiper blades	4L1955425C alt 4L1955426B
Serpentine belt	022145933P alt 079903137AA
Thermostat	03H121113D alt 079121119C
Cabin air filter	7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.4 in
Overall width	78 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	118.1 in
Curb weight	5049 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.2 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

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
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
2007	3.6 Premium Quattro 3.6L V6	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	280 hp	AWD
2007	4.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V8	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	350 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
2011	3.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Supercharged V6	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	280 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 9.6 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-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 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G055162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.7 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	9.6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	7.3 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	5 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.10-1.21 lbs
Oil Type	PAG 46
Oil Capacity	Denso compressor, 4.39-5.06, Sanden compressor, 3.38-4.05, Zexel compressor, 3.71-4.39 oz
Optional BCI Group Number	95R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	176 °F
Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	221 °F
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	145-203 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

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 ft. lbs

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

20 ft. lbs., step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

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

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 22 ft. lbs., 90

15 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

14 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

in sequence 1-10

6 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

hand tighten, step 2

15 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180

22 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 every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 15,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 35,000 mi	Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (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 2008 Audi Q7 represents a notable inflection point in the first-generation model’s federal record. Complaints dropped sharply from 95 in 2007 to just 32 in 2008, while recalls remained steady at three—identical to the prior year and matching the average for the subsequent three years. This suggests Audi addressed early production issues without introducing new systemic problems, though the data doesn’t specify root causes. The 2008 model sits at the low end of the complaint arc, with figures rising modestly in later years (peaking at 316 in 2017) as the generation aged and recall activity fluctuated. Top complaint areas for 2008—primarily fuel/propulsion and electrical systems—align with broader trends but occur at a significantly lower frequency than in 2007. **Takeaway:** The 2008 Q7 is a comparatively strong year to buy within this generation, offering the lowest complaint volume of the early production run with no fire-related incidents and minimal crash reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

457

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 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System10

Electrical System3

Fuel System, Gasoline2

Visibility/Wiper2

Unknown Or Other2

Structure2

Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 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 457 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
A9124632044694_3	2024-02-07	Equipment	This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A912306202432310	2023-12-21	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A9023562032113_8	2023-11-16	Electrical System	This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A0023812070568_2	2023-11-07	Equipment	This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional…
A9423672071954_1	2023-10-30	Exterior Lighting	This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 9.6 qt Engine oil filter 021115562A Engine air filter 7L0129620A Fuel filter 7L8919679 Spark plug 101905622

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Q7 take?

9.6 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 Q7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.