2017 Audi Q7 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Audi Q7, 3% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought vehicle from dealer with 22k miles, as a previous two year lease vehicle. After owning it for four days, noticed loud screech in brakes when backing up and applying brakes first time in the day. Took to local shop, and they found brakes to be ok, and that there is a bulletin on this with no fix at this time. But what they did find is very uneven wear on my front tire, which we would not have noticed. They said there was a bulletin on this at the 14k mileage mark for tire replacement on the goodyear eagles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153088, filed 2018-11, 22,400 miles“I purchased this vehicle brand new with only 8 miles. Ever since I took posession of the vehicle, the brakes have been making noise when applying the brakes, going forward or reverse no matter how fast or slow I go. Have been taking the vehicle to the dealer few times already for the same issue and all they are telling me is that Audi is aware of the issue and they will contact me as soon as they have a solution for it. Dealer refuses to replace the brake pads or the rotors. Its been a year since this issue nothing has been done.”
NHTSA complaint #11057413, filed 2017-12, 25 miles“Bought Q7 3.0 3/13/2017. Brakes squeak loudly, mainly in reverse but does it when stopping as well. Was told Audi has a pending solution, however was not disclosed. Further damage is bound to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10991960, filed 2017-05, 4,800 miles“Brakes have been squeaking/screeching loudly when braking, backing up, or driving slowly and slowly stopping. Audi states they are aware of the situation and working on a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11010835, filed 2017-07, 10,000 miles“2017 Audi Q7 excessive brakes noise (squeaks/screech) fiction material issues between rotor/pad - continued use causes heat spots - rotors to become out of round vibration issues loss of braking. At aprox. 5k miles vehicle started to have abnormal brake noise when pulling out of driveway. After short time got progressively worse and has cause further damage and manufacture does not have a fix for this issue. Suspension issues- grinding - strut noise- mostly noticeable when going into drive way turning into garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10947878, filed 2017-01, 6,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036906Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025330Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 9% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Audi Q7
135 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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