2017 Audi Q7 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 322 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Audi Q7, 1% of the 322 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Audi Pre-Sense failure warning came on. I took it to Audi Fairfield CT and it was diagnosed as having a bad camera/sensor in the windshield. This could have resulted in a collision. the repair would have cost almost $3000. I bought a used one and went to an independent shop for calibration.”
NHTSA complaint #11653368, filed 2025-04“2017 Audi Q7 3.0 QTRO--While traveling to FL, the Pre Sense Warning Light indicating failure began flickering on and off. Within several weeks, it was on constantly. Subsequently, a whooping sound became constant in the pillar behind the driver side door. Upon returning to OH, I reported this to my dealer. I was told the Driver side seat belt tensioner has malfunctioned. Dealer states this is also the cause of the Pre Sense frontal safety system failure. Vehicle now out of Warranty. Quoted repair for this safety issue is $1200. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445342, filed 2021-12Related service bulletins
- 11030982Mar 16, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 5 | 8% |
| 2018 | 5 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Audi Q7
134 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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