2017 Audi Q7 exterior lighting problems
133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Audi Q7 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my 2017 Audi Q7 with 93169 miles, I am getting the error message along with a warning lamp that states: "Front right side marker light defective." The light actually works however I am getting this message. If the light were to actually go out it would affect the safety of my vehicle. I hear…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“Defective side‑marker LED inside sealed headlight assembly Component: Exterior Lighting / Headlights Make/Model/Year: 2017 Audi Q7 prestige Issue: Defective side‑marker LED inside sealed headlight assembly Complaint: The side‑marker LED inside the headlight assembly on my 2017 Audi Q7 has failed…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the…Campaign 16V642000 · Sep 6, 2016
Exterior Lighting problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Q7 | 3 | 5% |
| 2018 Q7 | 23 | 16% |
| 2015 Q7 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Q7 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Q7 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Q7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Q7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Q7 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Audi Q7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.