2017 Audi Q7 Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
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
“This issue appears to fall under recall 97CB for a Side Marker Light Violation on select Audi vehicles. I own a 2017 Audi Q7 and…”NHTSA complaint 11494695 — filed 11/23/2022
“My vin was not included in. The Fix Side Marker Light Software Glitch. Safety Recall Code: 97CB. Thereâs a lot of vehicles same model and…”NHTSA complaint 11492332 — filed 11/04/2022
“The front marker LED light bulbs in the headlight housing is gradually turning yellow. The LED light bulbs can't be replaced. They were originally white…”NHTSA complaint 11492025 — filed 11/02/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Audi Q7 have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Audi Q7: 132 of 316 complaints on file (41.8%). 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 exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
