2017 Audi Q7 Steering Problems
Steering complaints make up 19 of 319 total complaints (6%) for the 2017 Audi Q7, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Two related recalls exist: a 2016 power steering assist/rack recall and a 2020 steering shaft bolt recall. Median mileage at failure is 32,300.
- Steering complaints
- 19
- 6% of 319
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 32,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Clicking or popping noise from the front suspension/steering area at low speed, especially while parking or turning slowly.
- Squeaking or rubbing noise felt through the steering wheel when turning, sometimes persisting even after dealers replaced suspension and electric steering components.
- Sudden loss of power steering assist, with a warning light and the wheel becoming very hard to turn, in some cases at highway speed.
- Steering wheel turning on its own or showing an electromechanical steering failure warning while driving, with loss of adaptive cruise control and lane assistance.
- Steering pulling suddenly to one side while driving, described as a lane-assistance related tug.
- Loss of steering control paired with an unintended reverse movement that owners could not stop, in one case ending in a crash.
When 2017 Audi Q7 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 16, 2017, latest Nov 3, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2017 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 20V149000Mar 16, 2020Steering229 vehicles
Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
- NHTSA 16V648000Sep 8, 2016Steering8 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured November 11, 2015, to November 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 48M5.
Steering complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20100 (0%)
- 20111 (4%)
- 20124 (14%)
- 20132 (5%)
- 20142 (4%)
- 20152 (5%)
- 20160 (0%)
- 201719 (6%)
- 20187 (5%)
- 201910 (16%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20214 (5%)
- 20220 (0%)
- 20231 (6%)
- 20240 (0%)
- 20250 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2017 Audi Q7 have?
- NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2017 Audi Q7, which is 6% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Audi Q7?
- Yes, two. A 2016 recall covers an electric power steering assist control fault requiring steering rack replacement, and a 2020 recall covers a steering shaft bolt that may loosen and cause loss of steering.
- Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2017 Audi Q7.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Audi Q7 is 32,300 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower or higher mileage.