CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Audi Q7 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 3 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (135 reports).
2017 Audi Q7 recalls
Steering Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Steering Control
A bolt that connects the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen over time.
Fuel Rails May Leak, Creating a Fire Risk
Some Audi vehicles may have a left or right fuel rail that can leak gasoline.
Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash
Certain vehicles may have driver or passenger frontal airbags, side or head airbags, or seat belt pretensioners that may not deploy or activate properly.
Steering May Lose Power Assist, Increasing Crash Risk
Certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles built in a narrow window in November 2015 may have an electric power steering assist control unit that can short circuit.
Third-row seat may move forward in a crash
The third-row seat back in certain 2017 vehicles built between August 2015 and July 2016 may move forward under load, such as during a frontal collision.
Side marker lights may not work, raising crash risk at night
Some vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently disables the side marker lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Front airbags may deploy with excessive force
A software problem in the airbag control module can cause the front airbags to deploy with more force than necessary in certain crashes.
Most common 2017 Audi Q7 problems
Problem areas named in the 323 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 135 |
| Engine | 61 |
| Electrical System | 53 |
| Suspension | 33 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Wheels | 7 |
What owners report
"Front Right Side Marker Light Defective" Error
In XXX, my 2017 Audi Q7 3.0T unexpectedly lost engine power while traveling approximately 70 mph on a highway in [XXX]. A "Drive System Malfunction" warning appeared. The driver pulled over, shut off the engine, and restarted it; the vehicle then drove normally. The sudden reduction in power at highway speed created a risk of collision with surrounding traffic. The precise cause is UNKNOWN. I reported the highway-speed loss of power and warning to Audi Wilmington. At its XXX visit (102,255 miles), the dealership documented the warning and multiple engine misfire codes. It identified a vacuum leak at a broken oil-fill pipe neck, replaced the pipe, cleared codes, and reported no issue during
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an inoperable passengerâs side front headlight assembly warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlight was functioning properly even though the warning light was displayed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The contact expressed concerns that the warning failure posed a safety risk because the contact might not be alerted if the headlight failed. The approximate failure mileage was 54,921.
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. broken underneath. I had no warning, no indicators on the dash- this was catastrophic. I was stopping traffic from passing and required police assistance. The car had was towed via flatbed to a Firestone repair shop. As mentioned, no warning - I am certainly glad I was just backing out and not driving on the highway.
The vehicle has a recurring electrical failure involving the camshaft position sensor circuit (DTC P0365). The sensor itself is functional, but the wiring harness leading to the sensor develops internal copper fatigue due to a design flaw in the factory routing. The harness is bent tightly behind the passenger-side cylinder head, causing vibration-induced internal wire breakage that is invisible externally. This failure is well known to Audi dealers and has been reproduced and confirmed by multiple service centers. The problem is not caused by the sensor, plug, or engine components. It is caused by the wiring harness design, which repeatedly fails in the same 6â10 inch section. The defec
2017 Audi Q7 questions
Does the 2017 Audi Q7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi Q7: Steering Bolt May Loosen, Risking Loss of Steering Control; Fuel Rails May Leak, Creating a Fire Risk; Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash; Steering May Lose Power Assist, Increasing Crash Risk; Third-row seat may move forward in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q7?
Based on 323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (135), Engine (61), Electrical System (53).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Audi Q7 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.