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
- 320
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 320 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 95 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 320 |
| 2018 | 143 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
42% · 133 reportsMost commonly citing bulbs.
Engine
19% · 60 reportsShow 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, 2025-03-16
Also filed under Electrical system
My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a "System Malfunction" warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Also filed under Electrical system and power train
Electrical system
17% · 53 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle has a recurring electrical failure involving the camshaft position sensor circuit (DTC P0365).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05
Suspension
10% · 33 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was backing out of a retail shopping parking lot and heard a loud bang, then a horrible noise from the front driver side. The car went on a lock down - was useless. The front driver wheel was pushed out and we could see control arms.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Steering
6% · 19 reportsShow 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, 2017-11-14
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-09-06Air bags16V519000 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.
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2016-11-01Seats16V641000 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.
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2016-11-01Electrical system, exterior lighting16V642000 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.
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2016-11-01Steering16V648000 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.
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2017Complaint volume 320 complaints filed for this model year.
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2017-02-28Air bags, seat belts16V955000 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.
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2019-02-28Fuel system, gasoline19V035000 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.
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2020-03-31Steering20V149000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Audi Q7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 133 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 60 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 53 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V519000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V641000 · Seats
- Recall 16V642000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 16V648000 · Steering
- Recall 16V955000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 19V035000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V149000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.