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Audi Q7 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Audi Q7: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

323Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Lighting135 complaints

135 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V642000.

Engine62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System53 complaints

53 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V648000, 20V149000.

Fuel and Propulsion System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V035000.

Power Train10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V519000.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V955000.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V641000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V519000Reported July 8, 2016 - 14,535 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 14,535 vehicles across all affected models.

16V641000Reported September 6, 2016 - 19,205 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 19,205 vehicles across all affected models.

16V642000Reported September 6, 2016 - 79,895 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 79,895 vehicles across all affected models.

16V648000Reported September 8, 2016 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models.

16V955000Reported December 29, 2016 - 5,947 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 5,947 vehicles across all affected models.

19V035000Reported January 16, 2019 - 74,881 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 74,881 vehicles across all affected models.

20V149000Reported March 16, 2020 - 229 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 229 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20163
201718
201812
201910
20207
202130
202232
202343
202485
202559
202624
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.