2017 Audi Q7

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2017 Audi Q7 has 403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is lighting problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: front right side marker is defective. there seems to be a recall for this exact issue for my exact make and model but audi says the recall has already been done. i'm the 2nd owner so i don't know.. ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 4 crash reports 6 injuries

403

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

5.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

LIGHTING

132 complaints

33%

• FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR MY EXACT MAKE AND MODEL BUT AUDI SAYS THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. I'M THE 2ND OWNER SO I DON'T KNOW.
• FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKET DEFECTIVE LIGHT AND ALL LIGHTS SEEM TO WORK. THIS SEEMS TO BE A CONSISTENT PROBLEM ON AUDI FORMS AND COMPLAINTS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A OWNERS ISSUE AS DEALERSHIPS ARE CLAIMING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT FOR $6,000 WHICH IS LUDICROUS JUST FOR A DEFECTIVE SIDE MARKER LIGHT. I D
• Issue appears to be similar to existing recall 97CB exterior side marker lights to which my year, make, and model is included, but by specific vehicle /VIN is not. Warning lamps are present. In a situation where the parking lights are switched on and the vehicle is locked, the side marker lights d

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR MY EXACT MAKE AND MODEL BUT AUDI SAYS THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. I'M THE 2ND OWNER SO I DON'T KNOW.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

59 complaints

15%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE START BUTTON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME MOR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE & ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (AUDI CORAL SPRINGS, 5555 SR 7 CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
• THE VEHICLES AUTO OFF FEATURE ACTIVATES BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER 'ALMOST' STOPPING, SAY AT AN UNPROTECTED LEFT TURN WHERE YOU'RE INCHING OUT, IT DOESN'T GO. THE ENGINE WILL BE SHUTTING DOWN AS YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR. IT TAKES 2-3 SECONDS FOR TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE START BUTTON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME MOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

51 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE START BUTTON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME MOR
• OUR Q7 IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. I SMELL GAS WHEN I PARK THE CAR EVEN AFTER A SHORT DRIVE OF ABOUT 3 MILES. THE IDI SERVICE HAD SAID THAT THIS WAS RELATED TO VACUUM PUMP AND FIXED IT LAST WEEK. I STILL SMELL GAS AND I AM CONCERNED WITH SAFETY. I SAW PREVIOUS MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO POTENTIAL
• AUTOMATIC REAR DOOR LIFTS OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND LOCKED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MCKENNA AUDI IN NORWALK (1/22/19). TECHNICIANS COULD NOT FIND FAULT. CANNOT REPAIR IF NOT BROKEN OR SHOWING FAULT. WE STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES, TWICE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

32 complaints

• 2017 AUDI Q7 EXCESSIVE BRAKES NOISE (SQUEAKS/SCREECH) FICTION MATERIAL ISSUES BETWEEN ROTOR/PAD - CONTINUED USE CAUSES HEAT SPOTS - ROTORS TO BECOME OUT OF ROUND VIBRATION ISSUES LOSS OF BRAKING. AT APROX. 5K MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. AFTER SHOR
• AT SLOW SPEED 10MPH, EVERY TIME YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES A CLICKING, POPPING NOISE WHICH IS VERY ANNOYING AND DON'T KNOW IF ITS SAFE TO DRIVE, THE FRONT SUSPENSION MIGHT JUST POP OUT.
• AFTER 10K MILES WE STARTED NOTICING ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES. I HAVE THE 18" GOODYEAR RUNFLAT TIRES. THE TIRES ARE CHUNKING SEVERELY POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY FAMILY. AUDI HAS A TSB FOR THE SAME CONDITION ON THE 20" TIRE. I DO NOT KNOW WHY THE DO NOT COVER THE SAME COND

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2017 AUDI Q7 EXCESSIVE BRAKES NOISE (SQUEAKS/SCREECH) FICTION MATERIAL ISSUES BETWEEN ROTOR/PAD - CONTINUED USE CAUSES HEAT SPOTS - ROTORS TO BECOME OUT OF ROUND VIBRATION ISSUES LOSS OF BRAKING. AT APROX. 5K MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. AFTER SHOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

31 complaints

• WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FLOOR FROM UNDER THE DASH AND PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR. THE BATTERY IS LOCATED JUST UNDER THE FLOOR WHERE THE PUDDLING OCCURS. AUDI CLAIMS THIS IS "NORMAL" UNLESS I TURN OFF A/C WHEN GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH OR RAIN! THIS IS A MOLD AND
• WHEN MOVING THE CAR IN REVERSE FROM OVERNIGHT PARKING IN MY GARAGE, THE BRAKES SQUEAL EXCESSIVELY. THIS SOUND DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN BRAKING WHILE MOVING IN A FORWARD DIRECTION. THE CAR STOPS APPROPRIATELY, BUT THE SOUND IT QUITE LOUD IN REVERSE BRAKING MODE. THE SUNROOF CREEKS AND POPS DURI
• AFTER A SHORT DRIVE IN HOT TEXAS, I PARKED MY CAR TO PICK UP MY DAUGHTER. CAME BACK OUT TO AN EMPTY LOT AND CHATTED WITH ANOTHER PARENT IN FRONT OF THE CAR. WHILE DOING SO MY SUNROOF "EXPLODED", NOTHING LANDED ON IT, AND WE WERE FAR FROM THE ROAD OR ANY BUILDINGS. NEEDLESS TO SAY HAD WE BEEN IN THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER CABIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FLOOR FROM UNDER THE DASH AND PUDDLES ON THE FLOOR. THE BATTERY IS LOCATED JUST UNDER THE FLOOR WHERE THE PUDDLING OCCURS. AUDI CLAIMS THIS IS "NORMAL" UNLESS I TURN OFF A/C WHEN GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH OR RAIN! THIS IS A MOLD AND ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 403 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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LIGHTING: FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKER IS DEFECTIVE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE FOR MY EXACT MAKE AND MODEL BUT AUDI SAYS THE RECALL HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE. I'M THE 2ND OWNER SO I DON'T KNOW.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE START BUTTON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME MOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE START BUTTON FOR THE VEHICLE TO RETURN TO NORMAL. WHEN THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BECAME MOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: 2017 AUDI Q7 EXCESSIVE BRAKES NOISE (SQUEAKS/SCREECH) FICTION MATERIAL ISSUES BETWEEN ROTOR/PAD - CONTINUED USE CAUSES HEAT SPOTS - ROTORS TO BECOME OUT OF ROUND VIBRATION ISSUES LOSS OF BRAKING. AT APROX. 5K MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO HAVE ABNORMAL BRAKE NOISE WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. AFTER SHOR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)