2017 Audi Q7
The 2017 Audi Q7 appears in 7 NHTSA recall campaigns (steering, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts) and in 35 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is service brakes: 163.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 69.3 per 1,000 across all 2017 model-year vehicles and against 55.6 per 1,000 for the Audi Q7 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 12.8 complaints per model year across the 20 Audi Q7 model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 1 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2017 (18); the most recent in the file is dated 15 Mar 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: 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 contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 36A1).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: 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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 24DP).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: 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 customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2); components: seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:side/window; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module.
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: 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 this recall is 48M5.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 48M5).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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."
Consequence: 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 Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 72F8).
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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."
Consequence: 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 97CB); components: electrical system:software; exterior lighting.
Defect, as filed: Volkswagen 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."
Consequence: 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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 69O3).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2017 Audi Q7 (black) against all 2017 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2017 | Q7 line | All 2017 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 163.3 | 55.6 | 69.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 142.9 | 86.1 | 127 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 102 | 66.7 | 29.5 |
| Steering | 81.6 | 33.3 | 60.8 |
| Wheels | 81.6 | 25 | 30.1 |
| Structure | 61.2 | 36.1 | 46.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 163.3 | 55.6 | 69.3 |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 142.9 | 86.1 | 127 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 102 | 66.7 | 29.5 |
| Steering | 4 | 81.6 | 33.3 | 60.8 |
| Wheels | 4 | 81.6 | 25 | 30.1 |
| Structure | 3 | 61.2 | 36.1 | 46.8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 61.2 | 147.2 | 52.3 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 61.2 | 138.9 | 109.6 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 40.8 | 30.6 | 44.7 |
| Suspension | 2 | 40.8 | 8.3 | 34 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 40.8 | 30.6 | 22.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 40.8 | 44.4 | 49.3 |
| Engine | 2 | 40.8 | 102.8 | 134.3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20.4 | 22.2 | 2.6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20.4 | 13.9 | 2 |
35 unique complaints, 49 component mentions; 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Audi Q7 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 72 | 173,099 |
| 2008 | 3 | 23 | 173,099 |
| 2009 | 3 | 13 | 161,301 |
| 2010 | 3 | 15 | 161,301 |
| 2011 | 4 | 12 | 187,309 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 | 187,309 |
| 2013 | 3 | 18 | 254,401 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 | 252,587 |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 252,587 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 74,881 |
| 2017 | 7 | 35 | 194,700 |
| 2018 | 3 | 15 | 169,254 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 94,790 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 527,467 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 765,700 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 365,827 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 356,955 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Audi Q7 model years · Audi: 61 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V149000, was reported to NHTSA on 16 Mar 2020 and concerns steering. Across all model years the Audi Q7 line has 32 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2017 Audi Q7?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2017 Audi Q7 complain about most?
Service Brakes: 8 of 49 component mentions (163.3 per 1,000). Next is unknown or other with 7. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.