{"id":"2017_audi_q7","make":"Audi","make_slug":"audi","model":"Q7","model_slug":"q7","year":2017,"url":"/audi/q7/2017/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38405,"model":"Q7","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":25,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":406,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Tue Nov 22 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":37221,"model":"Q7","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI & PFI","turbo":false,"super":true,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":25,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":419,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Wed May 04 00:00:00 EDT 2016"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"20V149000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-03-16","owner_notified":"2020-03-31","units":229,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"36A1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V035000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-01-16","owner_notified":"2019-02-28","units":74881,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24DP","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V955000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2016-12-29","owner_notified":"2017-02-28","units":5947,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V648000","component":"STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2016-09-08","owner_notified":"2016-11-01","units":8,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"48M5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V641000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2016-09-06","owner_notified":"2016-11-01","units":19205,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"72F8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V642000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2016-09-06","owner_notified":"2016-11-01","units":79895,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"97CB","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"16V519000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2016-07-08","owner_notified":"2016-09-06","units":14535,"summary":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016.  Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge.  The recall began September 2016.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69O3","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":42,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":319,"crash":7,"fire":3,"injured":10,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Exterior Lighting",133],["Engine",60],["Electrical System",53],["Suspension",32],["Unspecified",30],["Steering",19]],"by_year":{"2016":3,"2017":18,"2018":12,"2019":10,"2020":7,"2021":30,"2022":32,"2023":43,"2024":85,"2025":59,"2026":20},"excerpts":[["2021-11-11","Fuel/Propulsion System","Water pump is leaking coolant - Car was purchased brand new and all services performed on time and it has only 26K miles with no accident history - Audi has recalled multiple other models but this issue is also affecting the 2017 Q7 model which is not listed in the recall below: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/audi-\u2026"],["2021-11-03","Engine","At 35,400 miles, the car indicated low coolant via dash message. Audi dealer then diagnosed as a leaking water pump that requires replacement. Continued driving could have led to complete engine failure, since the engine would overheat and be destroyed by a lack of coolant. This type of water pump failure should never \u2026"],["2021-10-25","Engine","Car has 50k miles on it and was told by the dealer the water pump needs to be replaced!"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":98,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":22,"ncap":null,"complaints":319},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}