KnownCarProblems2017 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 320 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi Q7, most often about the lights (42% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Q7 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2017 Audi Q7 problems
Lights
133 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passengerâs side front marker light and then the front driverâs side marker light became inoperable. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no…
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe when driven at night due to the right side marker being defected and as a result, she was unable to view the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the side marker needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Engine
61 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle was hesitating while driving. The vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The add oil indicator light was illuminated. The contact purchased 4 to 5 additional quarts of oil. The vehicle was taken to…
At approximately 54k miles the cooling system pump was diagnosed by the Audi dealer that it was leaking. I had to have the pump and all associated parts replaced. This is a common failure with this model. I believe Audi is using inferior pumps.
Electrical
53 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
While driving down a local city street, the car began to lose power, flashed a bunch of error codes and then lost power within a few seconds. The steering wheel locked when this happened so the car could not safely be steered off the road. They did initially replace the battery thinking that that was the cause but it…
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving and activating the headlights, there was a message stating that the side marker lights were inoperable displayed. The contact stated that the failure recurred whenever the headlights were activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by…
Suspension
33 complaints · 10%2017 Audi Q7 excessive brakes noise (squeaks/screech) fiction material issues between rotor/pad - continued use causes heat spots - rotors to become out of round vibration issues loss of braking. At aprox. 5k miles vehicle started to have abnormal brake noise when pulling out of driveway. After short time got…
At slow speed 10mph, every time you turn the steering wheel the front suspension makes a clicking, popping noise which is very annoying and don't know if its safe to drive, the front suspension might just pop out.
Other or unspecified
30 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles.
While backing up, image of rear view and overhead camera froze. Image showed a clear area behind car and I continued to back. I backed several more yards and hit thick underbrush before I realized the image was not accurate. I cut off car and restarted and image still froze. There was no damage from contact with brush…
I started my car and saw an amber light with airbag icon and got alert that the "safety system malfunction". There is a blinking red icon that I get while driving related to the driver assistance. I looked up my VIN for tamara inflator but does not match.
Steering
19 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles.
Was driving new used vehicle on 55 mile zone n my land assistance pulled my staring to right hard on single lane to the intersection. May be one side line was getting wide for intersection. But it was sudden pull.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the power steer malfunction warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering control module and…
Fuel system
19 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
Our Q7 is less than a year old. I smell gas when I park the car even after a short drive of about 3 miles. The idi service had said that this was related to vacuum pump and fixed it last week. I still smell gas and I am concerned with safety. I saw previous models have been recalled due to potential fire due to gas…
On 5/6/2017, I called Audi dealer dch Audi oxnard, ca. 93036 reported the fuel rail recall. The service dept told me the parts would be in next week. I continued to inquire about it several more times. They said there were no parts and would call me when they came in. It has been over 5 months. The vehicle runs ok but…
Transmission
10 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: driveline.
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while turning in either direction at a low rate of speed, the vehicle vibrated abnormally without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that the failure was caused by tension between front and rear differentials and that the…
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into reverse, the transmission failed to recognize that the vehicle was in reverse. The message âtransmission malfunction â you can continue drivingâ was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after restarting…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Audi Q7 recalls
Steering
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 31, 2020. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36a1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 audi q8 and 2017-2019 audi q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began february 28, 2019. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24dp.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 q7, a6 and a7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 audi a8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen and audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began april 2017. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi a7, a4, a6, volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48m5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured november 11, 2015, to november 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97cb.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 tt roadster, a3 cabriolet, a3 sedan and a3 e-tron, 2016-2017 tt coupe, 2017 a4 sedan and q7 and 2015-2017 q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in november 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72f8.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured august 30, 2015, to july 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems."
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began september 2016. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69o3.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 audi q7 vehicles manufactured august 30, 2015, to may 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2017 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (133 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); engine (61 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); electrical (53 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 16, 2020 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is the most complained-about Q7 model year since 2000, with 320 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.