2017 Audi Q7
Common Problems
Ranked from 166 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Exterior Lighting Malfunction
47complaintsMedium severityOtherThe side marker lights fail to communicate properly with the vehicle's computer, causing a warning message despite the lights functioning normally.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Suspension spring failures
42complaintsHigh severitySuspensionSuspension springs break unexpectedly, posing a risk of loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Side marker light defects
28complaintsMedium severityOtherSide marker lights frequently show errors, despite being functional, leading to potential visibility issues.
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Engine misfire and oil consumption
25complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires at highway speeds and consumes excessive oil, leading to potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
False error messages for working exterior lights
20complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe dashboard displays errors for working exterior lights, potentially distracting the driver.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V642000
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Steering Module Failure
17complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering control module and steering gear fail, causing difficulty in steering and loss of safety features.
Related recalls: 16V648000, 20V149000
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Water Pump Failure
13complaintsHigh severityEngineThe water pump frequently fails, leading to coolant leaks and engine damage.
$400–$1,400est. water pump replacement · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Rear suspension spring failure
6complaintsHigh severitySuspensionBoth rear suspension springs break unexpectedly, posing a risk of loss of control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Brake squeal and screeching during braking, reversing, and slow stopping
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brakes produce a loud squealing or screeching sound during braking, reversing, and when stopping slowly.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Start/stop system malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe start/stop system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to nearly stop while driving at high speeds.
Related recall: 16V642000
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Fuel System Leaks
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system leaks cause unusual smells and potential fire hazards, requiring immediate attention.
Related recall: 19V035000
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Head-up display producing distracting glare
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe head-up display produces a bright glare directly in the driver's line of sight, especially on sunny days.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Pre-Sense System False Activation
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe Pre-Sense system falsely activates, causing sudden braking and potential accidents.
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Sunroof Explosion
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof spontaneously explodes, posing a significant safety risk.
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Tire Chunking
2complaintsMedium severityOtherGoodyear Eagle Sport run-flat tires chunk off the outer edges, posing a serious safety concern.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.