2017 Audi Q7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (135), Engine (61), Electrical System (53).
Key takeaways
- 323 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 135 | 42% |
| Engine | 61 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 53 | 16% |
| Suspension | 33 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 | 9% |
| Steering | 19 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 17 | 5% |
| Power Train | 10 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% |
| Wheels | 7 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-27
"Front Right Side Marker Light Defective" Error
Engine - filed 2026-10-25
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 ...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-21
The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, an inoperable passenger’s 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 ...
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More for the 2017 Audi Q7
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.