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2017 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 314 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Audi Q7

The 2017 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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27/100

Avoid This Year — 2017 Audi Q7

The 2017 Audi Q7 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
314
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Audi Q7 (7)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Audi dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V641000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V955000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V648000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V642000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V519000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V149000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Audi Q7

Based on 314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
101
Electrical System
50
Engine
41
Suspension
30
Unknown Or Other
22
Steering
19
Power Train
9
Fuel/propulsion System
8
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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 38 complaints 2014 44 complaints 2015 44 complaints 2016 2 complaints 2017 314 complaints 2018 138 complaints 2019 60 complaints 2020 25 complaints 2021 65 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Audi Q7

Is the 2017 Audi Q7 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Audi Q7 has 7 recalls and 314 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
The 2017 Audi Q7 has 7 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q7?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Audi Q7 are: Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Engine, Suspension. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Audi Q7 safe to buy?
The 2017 Audi Q7 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 7 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Audi Q7 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Audi Q7 are: 2011, 2012, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.