2017 Audi Q7 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 156 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Audi Q7, 49% of its 319 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 63,815 miles. Two fires and two injuries are recorded, and one related recall (16V642000) addresses software affecting these vehicles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 156
- 49% of 319
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 63,815 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles unexpectedly stall or lose power while stopped or moving, sometimes requiring a restart with the start button.
- Front right side marker lights fail intermittently, with several owners saying their VIN was excluded from an existing recall for the same defect.
- Door locking systems malfunction, at times locking occupants including children inside the vehicle with the key fob present.
- Dashboard warning lights (including a camera warning) preceded an incident where a vehicle caught fire and burned.
- SOS module and other alert systems activate randomly while driving, distracting the driver with unexpected alerts and noises.
- Blind spot monitoring, seat belt alarms, and power windows have malfunctioned together in some vehicles.
When 2017 Audi Q7 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 18, 2017, latest Sep 5, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 16V642000Sep 6, 2016Electrical System79,895 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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."
Risk: 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.
Electrical System complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are electrical problems common in the 2017 Audi Q7?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 156 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Q7, which is 49% of all 319 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year in this dataset.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Audi Q7 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 16V642000 covers software correction for the electrical system on affected 2017 Q7 vehicles, applied free of charge by Audi dealers.
- At what mileage do 2017 Audi Q7 electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 63,815 at the time of failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 Q7.
- Have electrical issues on the 2017 Audi Q7 caused fires or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires and 2 injuries tied to electrical system complaints for the 2017 Q7, with no crashes reported.
- Is the side marker light issue covered by recall?
- Several owners report their VIN did not show up as covered under the related recall despite matching the reported side marker light defect described in complaints.