2017 Audi Q7
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 316 |
| 2018 | 139 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
42% of complaints: exterior lighting — 132 distinct reports on file.
18% of complaints: engine — 58 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The car caught fire and burnt to to the frame. The message that came on the dash board before it caught fire was camera. I told Audi and they disregard all of that.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250316
16% of complaints: electrical system — 51 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The car caught fire and burnt to to the frame. The message that came on the dash board before it caught fire was camera. I told Audi and they disregard all of that.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250316
10% of complaints: suspension — 32 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
1. DRIVING 2017 AUDI Q7 (MILEAGE 17017) ON I-85 CLOSE TO THE RICHMOND, VA. DRY, STRAIGHT AND NO TRAFFIC ROAD. 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171114
SAFETY TIMELINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V519000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V641000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V642000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V648000 — check if this car was fixed
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 16V955000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 19V035000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 20V149000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (132 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (58 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (51 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V519000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V641000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V642000 (electrical system, exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V648000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V955000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V035000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V149000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Audi Q7 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q7?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.