2017 Audi Q7 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Audi Q7, 1% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 2021-12“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact stated while starting the vehicle the warning message pretensioner malfunction and contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the front driver’s side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage 32,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11499208, filed 2022-12, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. The contact was informed by her son of a failure with the front passenger’s side seat belt. The contact stated that the seat belt service warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The contact was informed that the seat belt retractor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11574651, filed 2024-02, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Audi Q7. While operating the vehicle, the blind spot monitoring system malfunctioned and the driver was not alerted of other vehicles. Also the seat belt warning alarm intermittently malfunctioned and did not remind occupants to fasten their seat belts. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the windows erroneously rolled down. The contact indicated that the failures occurred intermittently. The cause of the failures was not determined. Audi of richfield (1401 77th st. East, richfield, mn) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. …”
NHTSA complaint #11256707, filed 2019-09, 100 milesRelated recalls
- 16V955000Dec 29, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen…Covers: Audi Q7 2017, Volkswagen E-Golf 2016, Audi A4 Allroad 2017 +5 more
Seat belts: other model years
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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