2017 Audi Q7 steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Audi Q7 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On Thursday, October 30, 2025, when I got seated in my car, put my seat belts on, and put the car in reverse gear to slowly get out of my parking space, it kept on going in reverse and won’t stop with break I tried to change the parking mode or drive mode but the steering column would not take any…”
filed Nov 3, 2025
“Complete loss of steering control while driving at low speeds. Dashboard indicator illuminated for "Severe Steering Malfunction - Do Not Drive." Had the car towed to the dealership. Dealership indicated that the car needed a new steering rack and pinion. Cost estimate was $4000. The car had 72,000…”
filed Aug 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in…Campaign 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
- In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist control unit may short…Campaign 16V648000 · Sep 8, 2016
Steering problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q7 | 4 | 6% |
| 2019 Q7 | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 Q7 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Q7 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Q7 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Q7 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 Q7 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 Q7 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Q7 | 5 | 5% |
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.