2017 Audi Q7 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Audi Q7 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2017 Audi Q7 with the 3.0T engine has experienced repeated engine/ignition system failures. The vehicle displays a "System Malfunction" warning light accompanied by shaking and stalling. This same malfunction has occurred at least 3 separate times over the past few years. Each time, a repair…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware of an abnormal odor. The vehicle started shaking, and the drive train malfunction indicator was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q7 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Q7 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 Q7 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 Q7 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Q7 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 Q7 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 Q7 | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Q7 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 Q7 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 Q7 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 Q7 | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Audi Q7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.