2017 Audi Q7 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 10%of 323 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,700miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Audi Q7, 10% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,700 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After 10k miles we started noticing abnormal wear on the outside of the tires. I have the 18 goodyear runflat tires. The tires are chunking severely posing a serious safety concern for my family. Audi has a TSB for the same condition on the 20 tire. I do not know why the do not cover the same condition on the 18 tire??”
NHTSA complaint #11256022, filed 2019-09, 10,000 miles“At slow speed 10mph, every time you turn the steering wheel the front suspension makes a clicking, popping noise which is very annoying and don't know if its safe to drive, the front suspension might just pop out.”
NHTSA complaint #10955132, filed 2017-02, 4,621 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 miles“The rear coils springs snapped. The vehicle has 66k miles, which is very low for this type of component to fail. I have not used the vehicle for towing or heaving hauling. From what I have read online, many owners of 2017 Audi Q7s have experience this same issue. There is a clear defect in the springs that is causing this to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11625725, filed 2024-11“Rear passenger side coil spring broke with no reason during normal driving at about 80,000 mi. Audi said it is aware of issues with coil springs, but since there is no recall, I would have to pay $1997.04. I think it is unacceptable and there is manufacturing defect and they should correct it for free”
NHTSA complaint #11560411, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
- 11034649Jun 12, 2026This bulletin provides information when DTC C129700 is logged in diagnostic address 00D4 and/or 00D5.
- 11030983Mar 24, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn regarding squeaking noises when steering or maneuvering.
- 11025400Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information parameter settings for suspension control unit J775.
- 11025364Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides ifnormaiotn when rear suspension lowering does not work.
- 11025242Oct 1, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension; bolted connection of strut brace.
- 11023773Sep 29, 2025This TSB provides informaiton pertaining to noises from the guide link bush.
- 11023772Sep 29, 2025This bulletin provides information on locating noises coming from the suspension.
- 11016516Mar 12, 2025This bulletin provides information when DTC C129700 is logged in address 00D4 and/or 00D5.
- 11016502Mar 12, 2025This bulletin serves as an assessment aid for shock absorber leaks.
- 11013720Jan 16, 2025This TSB provides information when there are rumbling/knocking noises from front suspension - bolted connection of strut brace.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Audi Q7
135 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
9 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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