Model year 2017 · Audi

2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: Q7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
20V149000	March 16, 2020	Steering
19V035000	January 16, 2019	Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
16V955000	December 29, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
16V648000	September 8, 2016	Steering › Electric Power Assist System
16V642000	September 6, 2016	Electrical System › Software
16V641000	September 6, 2016	Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
16V519000	July 8, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Steering (2) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V149000Manufacturer no. 36A1

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: March 16, 2020
Owner notification: March 31, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 229 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V149000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA: January 16, 2019
Owner notification: February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: August 30, 2015 – January 12, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V955000Manufacturer no. VW: 69P4; Audi 69P2

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 29, 2016
Owner notification: February 28, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,947 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: July 7, 2016 – September 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Side/Window; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V955000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V648000Manufacturer no. 48M5

Steering › Electric Power Assist System

Report received by NHTSA: September 8, 2016
Owner notification: November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: November 11, 2015 – November 23, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V648000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V642000Manufacturer no. 97CB

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2016
Owner notification: November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 79,895 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: May 28, 2016 – June 18, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V642000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V641000Manufacturer no. 72F8

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: September 6, 2016
Owner notification: November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 19,205 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: August 30, 2015 – July 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V641000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V519000Manufacturer no. 69O3

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA: July 8, 2016
Owner notification: September 6, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 14,535 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Audi Q7 / SQ7: August 30, 2015 – May 8, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: Q7

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control module software, free of charge. The recall began September 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O3.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V519000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 17, 2020.