2017 Audi Q7 Problems

On my 2017 Audi Q7 with 93169 miles, I am getting the error message along with a warning lamp that states: "Front right side marker light defective." The light actually works however I am getting this message. If the light were to actually go out it would affect the safety of my vehicle. I hear this is a common issue with the 2017 Audi Q7s and is very costly to fix at the dealer because the entire headlight assembly is usually replaced by the dealer. My vehicle is available for inspection if needed.

Defective side‑marker LED inside sealed headlight assembly Component: Exterior Lighting / Headlights Make/Model/Year: 2017 Audi Q7 prestige Issue: Defective side‑marker LED inside sealed headlight assembly Complaint: The side‑marker LED inside the headlight assembly on my 2017 Audi Q7 has failed due to an internal LED driver defect. The LED module is sealed and non‑serviceable, so the entire headlight assembly must be replaced at a cost of $2,000–$5,000. The vehicle displays a “Side Marker Light Defective” warning even though the LED is still illuminated, indicating reduced output that triggers the fault. This failure reduces nighttime visibility and creates a safety hazard. This is a widespread issue reported by many Audi Q7 owners. Audi designed the LED module as a non‑replaceable component, leaving full headlight replacement as the only repair option. This is a design flaw that forces an extremely expensive repair for a basic safety function. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this lighting defect.

My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a "System Malfunction" warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling. This same malfunction has occurred at least 3 separate times over the past few years. Each time, a repair shop diagnosed and replaced faulty ignition coils, and the vehicle ran normally for a period of time before the identical malfunction returned. The vehicle is currently inoperable due to the most recent occurrence. This creates a safety risk because the stalling and shaking can occur while driving, with no clear warning beyond the malfunction light appearing at the same time as the symptoms begin. A stall or loss of power while in motion, especially in traffic or on a highway, could lead to a collision. The problem has been confirmed and repaired multiple times by an independent European auto repair specialist, who stated this is a known, recurring issue with this engine/model. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer directly. Separately, the vehicle has also developed excessive oil consumption, requiring approximately 2 gallons of oil added roughly every 6 weeks, with the frequency increasing over the last 2 months. I am uncertain whether the oil consumption and the recurring coil/ignition failures share a common root cause, but both issues are ongoing and unresolved. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection upon request.

Front right Marker light defect alert keeps pooping up and sounding an audible alarm while I am driving even through the marker light is working perfectly. Drive train alert comes on after I add oil and the vehicle starts hesitating while I accelerate.I just got a tune up which included new spark plus and a new coils. Problem came back even after the tune up within 3000 miles. Excessive oil loss. I constantly have to add a quart of oil even after I just got an oil change and tune up. Seeing oil in the cover shield that covers the entire engine. Seems like the oil is blowing out of the cap area where you add in oil. These problems are very costly for a vehicle that I ordinary love. Please advise what can be done because I can not pay for any more repairs out of pocket. There is only 80,100 mile on the vehicle.

My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a "System Malfunction" warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling. This same malfunction has occurred at least 3 separate times over the past few years. Each time, a repair shop diagnosed and replaced faulty ignition coils, and the vehicle ran normally for a period of time before the identical malfunction returned. The vehicle is currently inoperable due to the most recent occurrence. This creates a safety risk because the stalling and shaking can occur while driving, with no clear warning beyond the malfunction light appearing at the same time as the symptoms begin. A stall or loss of power while in motion, especially in traffic or on a highway, could lead to a collision. The problem has been confirmed and repaired multiple times by an independent European auto repair specialist, who stated this is a known, recurring issue with this engine/model. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer directly. Separately, the vehicle has also developed excessive oil consumption, requiring approximately 2 gallons of oil added roughly every 6 weeks, with the frequency increasing over the last 2 months. I am uncertain whether the oil consumption and the recurring coil/ignition failures share a common root cause, but both issues are ongoing and unresolved. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection upon request.

Getting error message that the "Front Left Side Marker Light Defective". The light appears to be operational. Service shop looked to read the errors with ODB2 and both light modules (left and right) are not communicating any info. In same time the warning in dashboard is continuous and can impede gauges visibility during night. Audible warning noise can also activate at random times. Searched for this issue and Audi recalled some models for electrical software issue but many users outside the current recall report this same issue. Please expand the VIN numbers for the recall action for safety.

As per the Audi dealership inspection: Driver's-side rear coil spring is broken (also noted that the passenger-side spring is "swollen" and will need to be replaced). Appears to be a known issue; many complaints can be found online for the exact same issue (google 2017 Audi Q7 rear broken spring). The NHTSA issued a recall for a similar issue within the VW/Audi group for the VW Atlas (a similar vehicle in the Audi/VW motor group). [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The rear passenger and driver side coil springs failed along with the bottom rubber seats. Both springs were broken/cracked and had slide off the rubber seats.

Front right Marker light defect alert keeps pooping up and sounding an audible alarm while I am driving even through the marker light is working perfectly. Drive train alert comes on after I add oil and the vehicle starts hesitating while I accelerate.I just got a tune up which included new spark plus and a new coils. Problem came back even after the tune up within 3000 miles. Excessive oil loss. I constantly have to add a quart of oil even after I just got an oil change and tune up. Seeing oil in the cover shield that covers the entire engine. Seems like the oil is blowing out of the cap area where you add in oil. These problems are very costly for a vehicle that I ordinary love. Please advise what can be done because I can not pay for any more repairs out of pocket. There is only 80,100 mile on the vehicle.

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety issue I experienced with my vehicle. Shortly after starting to drive, about 2 miles from my home, while traveling at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to shake violently and came to a complete stop at the intersection of Crescent Street and Astoria Boulevard. At that moment, I lost all control over the steering wheel—it completely locked up. The dashboard displayed the message: “Drive System Malfunction – Contact Service.” These diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) appeared: •P2179 •P025C •P0087 •P0306 This incident posed a major safety risk, as I was unable to steer or move the vehicle in a high-traffic area. I am very concerned that this could happen again or to other drivers under more dangerous conditions. Please investigate this matter as it may indicate a serious defect that could affect others.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, when I got seated in my car, put my seat belts on, and put the car in reverse gear to slowly get out of my parking space, it kept on going in reverse and won’t stop with break I tried to change the parking mode or drive mode but the steering column would not take any command. After 350 feet driven in reverse, it went into a ditch where it tried to turn it and the car was still in reverse, climbing out of the ditch, damaging another section of the fence, till I could turn off the engine with the ignition switch. It looks that the gear was stuck in reverse and after engine cut off it went back in drive mode. In the meantime, all four sides of the car were damaged and scratched all over, and there was damage on the bottom. Apparently it is electronic malfunction when the gear got stuck in reverse. Thank God that I was not in a busy parking lot, otherwise would have damaged dozens of cars and hurt many innocent bystanders. Will keep you posted till the Audi repair shop gives me a diagnosis

Complete loss of steering control while driving at low speeds. Dashboard indicator illuminated for "Severe Steering Malfunction - Do Not Drive." Had the car towed to the dealership. Dealership indicated that the car needed a new steering rack and pinion. Cost estimate was $4000. The car had 72,000 miles with mostly highway mileage.

My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a "System Malfunction" warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling. This same malfunction has occurred at least 3 separate times over the past few years. Each time, a repair shop diagnosed and replaced faulty ignition coils, and the vehicle ran normally for a period of time before the identical malfunction returned. The vehicle is currently inoperable due to the most recent occurrence. This creates a safety risk because the stalling and shaking can occur while driving, with no clear warning beyond the malfunction light appearing at the same time as the symptoms begin. A stall or loss of power while in motion, especially in traffic or on a highway, could lead to a collision. The problem has been confirmed and repaired multiple times by an independent European auto repair specialist, who stated this is a known, recurring issue with this engine/model. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer directly. Separately, the vehicle has also developed excessive oil consumption, requiring approximately 2 gallons of oil added roughly every 6 weeks, with the frequency increasing over the last 2 months. I am uncertain whether the oil consumption and the recurring coil/ignition failures share a common root cause, but both issues are ongoing and unresolved. The vehicle and its components are available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The vehicle started shaking, and the drive train malfunction indicator was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the exhaust valve had burned a hole through cylinder #1 due to a misfire. The contact notified the dealer, but assistance was declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

I purchased a used 2017 Audi Q7 Premium on 11/16/2023 from a Volkswagen. Since it showed the message "Brake pads: wear limit reached. You can continue driving. Please contact Service", the agreed to repair it. I didn't receive my vehicle until 2 weeks later. They said that the work was done but after driving it for a couple of days the message is still showing. After driving it off the lot, minutes later I get a message "Front left side marker light defective. See owner's manual". After examining the side markers it doesn't look the neither side is out and there is no way showing on how to clear the message. I haven't taken it to an Audi dealership as of yet. But worried on if I made the right purchase.

BOUGHT VEHICLE FROM DEALER WITH 22K MILES, AS A PREVIOUS TWO YEAR LEASE VEHICLE. AFTER OWNING IT FOR FOUR DAYS, NOTICED LOUD SCREECH IN BRAKES WHEN BACKING UP AND APPLYING BRAKES FIRST TIME IN THE DAY. TOOK TO LOCAL SHOP, AND THEY FOUND BRAKES TO BE OK, AND THAT THERE IS A BULLETIN ON THIS WITH NO FIX AT THIS TIME. BUT WHAT THEY DID FIND IS VERY UNEVEN WEAR ON MY FRONT TIRE, WHICH WE WOULD NOT HAVE NOTICED. THEY SAID THERE WAS A BULLETIN ON THIS AT THE 14K MILEAGE MARK FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT ON THE GOODYEAR EAGLES. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT THE DEALER WE PURCHASED FROM AGREED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES FOR US WITH CONTINENTALS. NO HASSLES AT ALL. COULD HAVE MISSED THE NOTICE SINCE IT WAS A LEASE VEHICLE. BUT I WONDER HOW LONG WE WOULD HAVE GONE WITHOUT KNOWING THIS??? IF IT WASN'T FOR GETTING THE BRAKES CHECKED, WE WOULDN'T HAVE KNOWN. WAITING NOW FOR A FIX ON THE BRAKE NOISE. KIND OF EMBARRASSING WHEN DRIVING AN EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.

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MY TO DATE WITH 22017 AUDI Q-7 HAS HAD 3 SETS OF DEFECTIVE TIRE. ALWAYS SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP, BEFORE SERVIVE EVEN DUE, THEY INFORMED ME AT 13,642 THAT MY TIRES WERE THROWING CHUCKS OF RUBBER. GOOD YEAR TIRES WARRANTIED BUT CHARGED ME $600.00 PLUS INSTALL AND BALANCE THAT I PAID . AT 23,425 MILES THE SAME EVEN WORSE ISSUE APPEARED ON THE 2ND SET-- AGAIN GOOD YEAR WARRANTIED IF I PAID ANOTHER $762.00. THE DEALERSHIP, AUDI SARASOTA,FL HAS BEEN HELPFUL BUT SUGGESTED I BUY PERRELLI TIRE FOR ANOTHER $700.00 PLUS DOLLARS. GOODYEAR HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE FOR THIS MODEL, OTHER OWNERS HAVE HAD ISSUES I WAS TOLD BY THE FIRST SERVICE MANAGER WHO HAS LEFT THE DEALERSHIP. I WOULD LIKE GOODYEAR TO RETURN ALL MONIES SPENT ON THESE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS THAT WORKS.TIRES AND I WILL BUY THE APPROPIATE BRAND AND STYLE . HOW SHOULD I GO FORWARD?

Audi Pre-Sense failure warning came on. I took it to Audi Fairfield CT and it was diagnosed as having a bad camera/sensor in the windshield. This could have resulted in a collision. the repair would have cost almost $3000. I bought a used one and went to an independent shop for calibration.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) fault warning light illuminated, and the passenger’s side marker light defective message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that upon a quick acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as an unknown warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning light would disappear upon restart of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light had also appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the third-row seats would fail to adjust as needed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V035000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 16V955000 (Air Bags), and 16V641000 (Seats) which the contact linked to failures. The dealer was initially notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed that contact that each of the recalls that were referred to was already serviced prior to the recent failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while at a traffic light a second vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the rear of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of a third vehicle located ahead. During the incident, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The driver and front passenger both sustained fractured noses and facial injuries. The driver of the second vehicle sustained a fractured femur. A police report was taken at the scene. The destroyed vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Sunroof leaks into the car in rear shorting out subwoofer and components apparently the drain tubes are not secure and separate many complaints on this issue should be a recall no warnings just tons of moisture

Passenger side, top right of windshield dripping water when it rains heavily. The car is only 7 year old, always garaged and only has less than 25000 miles on it. This is a manufacturing defect and unsafe as it can distract drivers.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI Q7. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DRIVER WAS NOT ALERTED OF OTHER VEHICLES. ALSO THE SEAT BELT WARNING ALARM INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTIONED AND DID NOT REMIND OCCUPANTS TO FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDOWS ERRONEOUSLY ROLLED DOWN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. AUDI OF RICHFIELD (1401 77TH ST. EAST, RICHFIELD, MN) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100.

TWO LARGE WINDSHIELD CHIPPING IN LESS THAN 3500 MILES. VERY BIZARRE CONSIDERING THE COST OF THE CAR. I OWN ANOTHER VEHICLE, SIMILAR SIZE (VW TOUAREG 2012). IT WAS HIT MANY TIMES AND THERE ARE BARELY ANY MARKS LEFT ON THE WINDSHIELD. IS ACOUSTIC WINDSHIELD (WHICH MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH) LESS RESISTANT TO CRACKS AND BREAKS?

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact was informed by her son of a failure with the front passenger’s side seat belt. The contact stated that the seat belt service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the seat belt retractor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the warning message pretensioner malfunction and contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the front driver’s side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage 32,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact exited the vehicle to remove her three-year-old from of the driver's rear seat; however, all four doors inadvertently locked. The contact stated that the State Police were called, and the contact allowed the State Police to break the driver's side rear glass to enter the vehicle. The contact stated that her child was locked inside of the hot vehicle for 18 minutes. The contact stated that the child was sweating and terrified due to the failure. The contact stated that the key fob was locked inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer per the manufacturer's instructions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the dealer stated that all the doors could be locked from the rear seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to replace the broken window. The manufacturer was made of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that upon a quick acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal as an unknown warning light would appear on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the warning light would disappear upon restart of the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light had also appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the third-row seats would fail to adjust as needed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V035000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 16V955000 (Air Bags), and 16V641000 (Seats) which the contact linked to failures. The dealer was initially notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed that contact that each of the recalls that were referred to was already serviced prior to the recent failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.