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2010 Audi Q7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Q7.

Body SUV

The 2010 Audi Q7 is a full-size SUV that requires 9.6 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, a specification that hints at its robust powertrain. With 29 total owner complaints and 3 recalls, the most common issue area is the Fuel/Propulsion System, and this model year sits among the lower complaint counts in the model’s 2007–2026 history, though not the lowest.

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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 94R Diesel · 640 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 057198405B. 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 filter057198405B alt 079198405E
Engine air filter7L0129620A alt 7L0129620
Fuel filter7L8919679 alt 7L6127401H
Spark plug101905622 alt 101905621B
Battery000915089K alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades4L1955426B alt 4L1955425C
Serpentine belt079903137AA alt 059903137R
Thermostat059121139A alt 03H121113D
Cabin air filter7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width78 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase118.1 in
Curb weight5512 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
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20093.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.40 sec16.40 sec225 hpAWD
20093.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.60 sec16.60 sec225 hpAWD
20113.0T Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Supercharged V66.60 sec15.00 sec280 hpAWD
20113.0 TDI Prestige S-Line Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.30 sec16.40 sec225 hpAWD
20113.0 TDI Premium Plus Quattro 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.60 sec16.50 sec225 hpAWD
20074.2 Premium S-Line Quattro 4.2L V87.30 sec15.50 sec350 hpAWD
20074.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V87.50 sec15.60 sec350 hpAWD
20074.2 Premium Quattro 4.2L V87.80 sec15.80 sec350 hpAWD

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. 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 FluidAudi part number G055162A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity9.6 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity8.6 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.21 lbs
Oil TypePAG 46
Oil CapacityDenso compressor, 4.39-5.06, Sanden compressor, 3.38-4.05, Zexel compressor, 3.71-4.39 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance640 Diesel cca
Optional BCI Group Number95R Diesel
Optional BCI Cranking Performance850 Diesel cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Engine Compression159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression159-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle199
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.339 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.339 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.26 in / 1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 454 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., step 2: 22 ft. lbs., 9015 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.

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9014 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4544 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1hand tighten, step 215 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 4: 18022 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; coolant at 15,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 15,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miBrake 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 miBrake 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 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 55,000 miEngine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 75,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (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 2010 Audi Q7 sits in a low-complaint window early in this generation, logging 29 complaints—up slightly from 21 in 2009 but far below the 95 filed in 2007 and the 316 seen in 2017. Recalls held steady at three, matching 2007 through 2009, while technical service bulletins continued their generation-long climb from 407 in 2007 to 862 in 2010. One investigation was active this year, a level first reached in 2009 and maintained through 2012, though the data does not specify its root cause. Owner reports to NHTSA centered on the fuel/propulsion system, with seven submissions, followed by three each for tires, visibility/wiper, and fuel system, diesel; the file shows zero crash-related and zero fire-related complaints for this year. Within the broader arc, 2010 represents a period of post-launch stabilization before complaints trended upward in 2013 and spiked dramatically later in the run. For a used buyer, the 2010 model offers one of the quieter early years in this long production span, making it a comparatively sound choice provided prior service addresses the rising volume of factory guidance.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
862
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
29
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 29 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System7
Tires3
Visibility/Wiper3
Fuel System, Diesel3
Engine2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Power Train,Electrical System,Air Bags1
Electrical 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 862 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2070568_62026-04-22Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015…
TSB_2024323_132026-03-17Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2024323_122026-03-02Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
TSB_2080329_12026-01-22Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
TSB_2060750_52026-01-14EngineThis bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Q7 take?

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

Does the 2010 Q7 have open recalls?

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