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2017 Audi Q7 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Audi Q7, 12% of that year's 319 total complaints. No related recalls are on file, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported. Median mileage at failure was 13,500.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
38
12% of 319
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
13,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe front tires wearing unevenly and chunking or tearing on the outer ribs, sometimes recurring after tire replacement.
  • Goodyear Eagle Sport run-flat tires reportedly lose chunks of tread on the outer edges even after alignment checks came back within specification.
  • Some drivers report a clicking or popping noise from the front suspension at slow speeds when turning the steering wheel.
  • Several owners report rear coil springs shearing or breaking, in some cases due to corrosion, with one report of a loud bang from the rear of the vehicle after parking.
  • Owners report brake noise such as squeaking or screeching along with uneven front tire wear.

When 2017 Audi Q7 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2017, latest May 11, 2026.

2017 Audi Q7 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2017Dec 2018Mar 2022Jul 2023Dec 2023Jun 2024Feb 2025Sep 2025
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to May 2026; peak Dec 2022 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Audi Q7

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Q7 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20103 (10%)
  2. 20111 (4%)
  3. 20122 (7%)
  4. 20132 (5%)
  5. 20144 (9%)
  6. 20152 (5%)
  7. 20160 (0%)
  8. 201738 (12%)
  9. 201825 (18%)
  10. 201913 (21%)
  11. 20200 (0%)
  12. 20213 (4%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (6%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels and tires complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Audi Q7?
NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this area for the 2017 Q7, which is 12% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Audi Q7 suspension or tire problems?
No related recalls are listed for this problem area on the 2017 Q7.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 13,500 miles.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve a crash or injury?
No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.
What kind of tire issues do 2017 Q7 owners report most?
Many owners describe the Goodyear Eagle Sport run-flat tires chunking or tearing on the outer edges, sometimes recurring after the tires were replaced.

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.