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2017 Audi A7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

31/100

#10 most-complained of 14 A7 years

The 2017 Audi A7 has a Complaint Index of 31, ranking 10th among 14 model years, with 1 complaint and 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. Compared to years like 2019 (index 100) and 2012 (index 92), it is a relatively low-complaint year.

Complaints
1
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 29 hwy

Top 2017 Audi A7 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (100%)
  2. Engine1 (100%)
  3. Fuel System1 (100%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the automatic start/stop system engages the brakes before the vehicle has fully come to a stop.
  • This causes a sensation that the brakes are being aggressively applied too early.
  • The abrupt braking effect was reported to potentially catch following vehicles off guard.
  • This single reported incident occurred at a median mileage of 2,300 miles.

2017 Audi A7 recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V035000Jan 16, 2019Fuel System74,881 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

    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.

  2. NHTSA 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Airbags139,249 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

    Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

  3. NHTSA 17V293000May 1, 2017Airbags17,694 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

    Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.

See all 4 recalls for the 2017 Audi A7 →

2017 Audi A7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,300
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other A7 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution545325
2016Avoid8515327
2017No verdict311424
2018No verdict463223
2019Avoid10043625

All Audi A7 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi A7 reliable?
NHTSA data shows the 2017 A7 has a Complaint Index of 31 and just 1 complaint on file, ranking 10th out of 14 model years. It is not flagged as an Avoid year.
What problems does the 2017 Audi A7 have?
The single logged complaint involves the automatic start/stop feature applying the brakes before the car fully stops, at a median mileage of 2,300 miles. NHTSA also lists 4 recalls covering fuel system, airbags, and seat belts.
Does the 2017 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 A7: a fuel rail leak recall, an airbag stress/wear recall, a head curtain airbag deployment recall, and a driver/passenger frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioner recall.
How does the 2017 Audi A7 compare to other A7 years?
With a Complaint Index of 31, the 2017 A7 ranks better than 2012 (92), 2013 (77), 2016 (85), and 2019 (100), all of which carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Audi A7?
EPA rates the 2017 A7 at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.