2017 Audi Q7 Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Steering

Recall Number: 

20V149000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

36A1

Number of vehicles affected: 

229

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Recall Number: 

19V035000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24DP

Manufactured from: 

2014-10-31 to 2018-02-02

Number of vehicles affected: 

74881

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module

Recall Number: 

16V955000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

VW: 69P4;

Manufactured from: 

2016-07-07 to 2016-09-28

Number of vehicles affected: 

5901

Defect Description: 

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

Defect Consequence: 

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Steering:electric power assist system

Recall Number: 

16V648000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

48M5

Manufactured from: 

2015-11-11 to 2015-11-23

Number of vehicles affected: 

8

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Electrical system: software

Recall Number: 

16V642000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

97CB

Manufactured from: 

2016-05-28 to 2016-06-18

Number of vehicles affected: 

79895

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Seats:mid/rear assembly

Recall Number: 

16V641000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

72F8

Manufactured from: 

2015-08-30 to 2016-07-10

Number of vehicles affected: 

19205

Defect Description: 

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load, such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Defect Consequence: 

If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72F8.

Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module

Recall Number: 

16V519000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

69O3

Manufactured from: 

2015-08-30 to 2016-05-08

Number of vehicles affected: 

14535

Defect Description: 

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to May 8, 2016. Due to a software issue within the air bag control module, the frontal air bags may deploy with more force than required in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

Air bags that deploy with excessive force may increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.