2017 Audi Q7 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Audi Q7 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 403
- 319 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 131 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 9 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,308
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Audi median
+252
median 152 across 46 Audi records
Vs 2015-2019
+105
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
33%
Exterior Lighting: 131 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Audi Q7
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 131
- ENGINE 58
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51
- SUSPENSION 32
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 30
7 recalls on record for the 2017 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 20V149000 · 2020 · STEERING A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V035000 · 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYS A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V955000 · 2017 · 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 veh
- NHTSA 16V642000 · 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V519000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Audi Q7 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Audi Q7 reliable?
NHTSA has 403 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Audi Q7 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (131 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Audi Q7 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi Q7?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (131), engine (58), electrical system (51), suspension (32). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Audi Q7?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.