skiphoyt

From day one with my Q8 I have noticed a rattling sound especially at idle. It sounds like a clamp or something is loose in the exhaust system. I have searched under the car but could not locate it’s source. It is especially noticeable if you remove the fuel cap and listen there. Today I took the time to stop by the dealership and have them check it. The technician knew exactly what I was talking about and said Audi is aware of the annoying vibrating sound that is emanating from the fuel pump. He said they are working on a fix to dampen the sound. If this is the worst problem I have ‘life is good’! Now if we could just permanently disabled the Stop/Start system I would be overjoyed.

JeffSmith

Your Car is just beautiful! I should know this but what do you call it when you get the black handles, accents...? Thanks.

skiphoyt

Thanks JeffSmith....I had this factory option on my last Carrara White Porsche Macan GTS...always liked the look so had dealership paint them gloss black for me.

SoundsoftheSuburbs

This is the Year 1 package. It gives you Black Optic exterior touches (Their black handles are not part of this package), 22" inch rims, and red brake calipers. A Black Optic package is available on other Audi models.

skiphoyt

Service diagnosed it as a noisy fuel pump but WNL! They have had a number of complaints about this and are working on a way to dampen the sound.

spyder67

I had a 2018 Q7 and got rid of it because of the squeaking brakes noise, which the dealer and/or Audi never addressed---as far as I know. Last year I traded in that car and bought a 2021 Q8. Now this car rattles so bad that it's literally driving me insane. The vibration comes from the passenger right side and the dealer said it's the tail pipe--some bracket that allows it to flex and rattles. The dealer told me that Audi is aware of the problem and are working on a fix, but based on my research the problem has been going on for several years and there is no fix to date. I'm planning to sell this crap of a car and get into a BMW. I should have listed to friends and family that Audi is really a rebranded VW vehicle; Just plain cheap and crappy. To make matters worst Audi does not care until, it appears, until maybe a class action lawsuit is brought against them.Sigh!

retom

Before you switch to a BMW, read the BMW forums. And if you are discouraged from buying a BMW and think about Mercedes or Porsche, then also read the forums of these brands. Everywhere there are various major or minor problems.

ThomasWShea

there is no perfect car just a different compromise. if you spend much much more, less of a compromise, but still, a compromise.

a75

I spent a lot of time two years ago reading BMW and Audi... reviews and forums before buying an Audi.
Believe me, the number of problems that are found in the BMW X5 / X7 will surprise you unpleasantly, some of them are simply absurd, such as rusty door hinges, massive leaks of panoramic roofs, etc.
It is worth taking care that the BMW service is not far from your home

smileman83

I just had mine repaired from a rattle i heard at the right rear. Turns out it weas two EVAP valves at the engine that failed that then in turn caused pressure buildup and the noise to seem like it was coming from the gas cap area