2017 Audi Q7: raw data

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vehicle2017 / audi / q7
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints319 on file (2016-10-13 → 2026-09-05)
recalls7
investigations0
fars11 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Side marker light defective warningEXTERIOR LIGHTING88 complaints2023-01 → 2026-07audi-q7-2017-side-marker-light-warning
  • 11733230 I have gotten a notice that my "front left side marker light defective"
  • 11642978 Front left side marker light defective. See owner's manual
Rear coil spring failureSUSPENSION22 complaints2023-07 → 2026-05audi-q7-2017-rear-coil-spring-failure
  • 11685457 Rear passenger spring coil broke at around 82000 miles (8 years 9 months old) on the vehicle.
  • 11607575 The suspension spring on the passenger side rear wheel broke.
Excessive oil consumption and engine failureENGINE22 complaints2023-03 → 2026-01audi-q7-2017-oil-consumption-engine-failure
  • 11712628 Car has a burnt cylinder from excessive oil consumption due to poor piston ring design. These engines are prone to failure to do carbon buildup on the cylinders which leads to poor PCV performance to exacerbate the problem. Audi dealership has confirmed my cylinder 3 has a burnt…
  • 11616670 The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil level warning light illuminated with a message that the engine was 1-quart low on engine oil. The contact added 1-quart of engine oil. However, after driving 1,000 miles, a…
Drive system malfunction while drivingPOWER TRAIN7 complaints2024-02 → 2026-07audi-q7-2017-drive-system-malfunction
  • 11717230 The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The vehicle started shaking, and the drive train malfunction indicator was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and…
  • 11640427 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 “Transmission Malfunction – You can Continue Driving” was displayed on the instrument panel.…
Loss of steering controlSTEERING7 complaints2023-09 → 2025-11audi-q7-2017-loss-of-steering-control
  • 11679747 Complete loss of steering control while driving at low speeds. Dashboard indicator illuminated for "Severe Steering Malfunction - Do Not Drive." Had the car towed to the dealership. Dealership indicated that the car needed a new steering rack and pinion. Cost estimate was $4000.…
  • 11572048 The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering shaft bolt was faulty and needed to be replaced.…

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
3192016-10-132026-09-0573EXTERIOR LIGHTING:133; ENGINE:60; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:53; SUSPENSION:32; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:30

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
19V03500016/01/2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAILVolkswagen 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.A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.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.
16V64100006/09/2016SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYVolkswagen 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."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.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.
16V95500029/12/2016SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERVolkswagen 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.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.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.
16V64800008/09/2016STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMVolkswagen 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.With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
16V64200006/09/2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREVolkswagen 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."If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
16V51900008/07/2016AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEVolkswagen 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."Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.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.
20V14900016/03/2020STEERINGVolkswagen 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.A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202411legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Audi Q7 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/audi/q7
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Audi Q7},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/audi/q7}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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