2017 Audi Q7 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 63 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Audi Q7, 20% of that year's 319 total complaints. Owners most often report water pump failures leading to coolant loss at a median 55,535 miles. No related recall is listed for this engine complaint category.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 20% of 319
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 55,535 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Water pump fails and leaks coolant, often diagnosed by the dealer well under 50,000 miles, with the median failure mileage across sampled cases at 55,535 miles.
- Coolant loss triggers a low-coolant dash warning, with owners noting continued driving risked engine overheating and damage.
- Auto stop-start shuts the engine off while still moving or nearly stopped, then hesitates 2-3 seconds to restart when the driver accelerates, creating a stall-like condition at intersections.
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling and shutting off completely while stopped, requiring a push of the start button to resume normal operation.
- One owner described an unrelated recall (NHTSA campaign 18v229000, engine and engine cooling) where the dealer said parts were unavailable to complete the repair within a reasonable time.
When 2017 Audi Q7 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 14, 2017, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Audi Q7
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problems are common on the 2017 Audi Q7?
- NHTSA complaints show water pump failures causing coolant leaks as the most reported engine issue, along with stalling and auto stop-start hesitation. The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 55,535 miles.
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
- NHTSA lists 63 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Q7, making up 20% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Audi Q7 engine?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data specifically tied to this engine complaint category, though one owner mentioned a separate engine and engine cooling recall, campaign 18v229000.
- At what mileage do 2017 Audi Q7 engine problems usually start?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for engine issues on the 2017 Q7 is 55,535 miles.