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2017 Audi Q7 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 7 NHTSA recalls and 320 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Audi Q7

The 2017 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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27/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Audi Q7

The 2017 Audi Q7 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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7
NHTSA Recalls
7 recalls on record
320
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
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…
NHTSA #19V035000
🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
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.
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…
NHTSA #16V641000
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
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.
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen…
NHTSA #16V955000
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #16V648000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
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….
NHTSA #16V642000
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
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….
NHTSA #16V519000
🔧 Steering
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #20V149000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Audi Q7

Based on 320 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
103
Electrical System
51
Engine
42
Suspension
31
Unknown Or Other
22
Steering
19
Power Train
10
Fuel/propulsion System
8
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Audi Q7 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 43 complaints 2014 46 complaints 2015 45 complaints 2016 2 complaints 2017 320 complaints 2018 144 complaints 2019 63 complaints 2020 28 complaints 2021 75 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2020 — 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 recall campaigns and 320 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.