2017 Audi Q7 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

58Engine complaints

18.4%Of all 316 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING132 · 41.8%

ENGINE58 · 18.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM51 · 16.1%

SUSPENSION32 · 10.1%

Unspecified / other30 · 9.5%

Share of the 316 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Audi Q7 overview page.

What owners report

“REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN- BOTH SIDES WATER PUMP LEAKING AT 70K MILES”NHTSA complaint 11498493 — filed 12/22/2022

“Water pump failure. A very well known issue with this particular part and the same exact vehicle as mine, also with lots of other Audi…”NHTSA complaint 11497389 — filed 12/14/2022

“The water pump was leaking while I was on the highway and smoke came out from the engine blocking my view. Had to make an…”NHTSA complaint 11494951 — filed 11/26/2022

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi Q7 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Audi Q7: 58 of 316 complaints on file (18.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Audi Q7 have in total?

316 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.