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Audi Q7 2017 Steering Problems

19 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2017 Audi Q7 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage19 complaints

19 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V648000Reported September 8, 2016 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

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

20V149000Reported March 16, 2020 - 229 vehicles potentially affected

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Lighting135Engine62Electrical System53Suspension33Unknown Or Other31Fuel and Propulsion System19
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.