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2017 Audi Q7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 320
Latest campaign: Mar 16, 2020

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Mar 16, 2020	20V149000 16V648000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 16, 2019	19V035000
Seat belts	1	Dec 29, 2016	16V955000
Seats	1	Sep 6, 2016	16V641000
Electrical system	1	Sep 6, 2016	16V642000
Air bags	1	Jul 8, 2016	16V519000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 16, 2020Latest campaign


Mar 16, 202020V149000	Steering A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V149000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
Jan 16, 201919V035000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
Dec 29, 201616V955000	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 vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V955000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V955000 · Dec 29, 2016
Sep 8, 201616V648000	Steering: electric power assist system With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V648000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V648000 · Sep 8, 2016
Sep 6, 201616V641000	Seats: mid/rear assembly 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V641000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V641000 · Sep 6, 2016
Sep 6, 201616V642000	Electrical system: software If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V642000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V642000 · Sep 6, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component320

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

320Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

10Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Exterior lighting	133	42	0	0	0
Engine	60	19	0	1	1
Electrical system	53	17	0	2	2
Suspension	33	10	0	0	0
Unknown or other	30	9	2	2	1
Steering	19	6	2	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	17	5	0	0	0
Power train	10	3	0	0	0
Service brakes	9	3	0	0	0
Wheels	7	2	0	0	0
Structure	6	2	0	0	1
Air bags	6	2	3	0	5
Visibility/wiper	5	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	1	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	1	1	0	1

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“I was backing out of a retail shopping parking lot and heard a loud bang, then a horrible noise from the front driver side. The car went on a lock down - was useless.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769101
Electrical system
“The vehicle has a recurring electrical failure involving the camshaft position sensor circuit (DTC P0365).”
Filed 09/05/2026 · ODI 11762386
Engine
“The 2017 Audi Q7 Prestige was purchased on November 7,2016. Since the purchase, all service was provided by one or the other of two Audi dealerships.”
Filed 08/29/2026 · ODI 11760564

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2017 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi Q7. The most recent, 20V149000 (reported March 16, 2020), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Audi Q7 recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), seat belts (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Audi Q7?

Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 133 complaints out of 320 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Audi Q7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Steering

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail

Seat belts: pretensioner

Steering: electric power assist system

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Electrical system: software