Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Audi q7 has 50 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
50
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
16V642000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I am having issues with my vehicle ( Audi 2017 Q7)that matches Audi Recall 97CB NHTSA campaign Numb... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Getting error message that the "Front Left Side Marker Light Defective". The light appears to be ope... |
| May 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| May 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle is experiencing the same issues as described in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V642000, but my ... |
| Jan 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | This issue closely resembles Audi recall campaign 97CB (NHTSA campaign ID 16V642000), with details a... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN A ERROR CAME THAT SAID "FRONT RIGHT SIDE MARKER LIGHT DE... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Front left and right marker lights show up as defective on the dashboard, intermittently, but the li... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The computer keeps showing that we have a malfunction in the side marker lights. They still work but... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | System malfunction regarding the "right side marker light being defective. There was a NHTSA recall... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The left front marker light is not working and a warning shows up on the dashboard. It's a safety is... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact's husband owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving and activating the headl... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | “Front right side marker light defective” meanwhile all light still work |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Error warning "front right side marker defective" is displayed. Other 2017 Q7s are included on the r... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | You have a safety recall #16V-642 for this model and the dealer did not put my vin# in the recall bu... |
| Feb 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Side marker light warning is illuminated even though light is working. Warning comes on when the l... |
| Jan 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on the freeway at 60 MPH when pushing on the gas pedal, the Audi Q7 2017 started to de... |
| Jan 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | "Front left side market light defective" - When the vehicle turns on and the lights activate the sid... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | I purchased a used 2017 Audi Q7 Premium on 11/16/2023 from a Volkswagen. Since it showed the message... |
| Sep 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front marker light def... |