2017 Audi Q7 suspension problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 Audi Q7 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As per the Audi dealership inspection: Driver's-side rear coil spring is broken (also noted that the passenger-side spring is "swollen" and will need to be replaced). Appears to be a known issue; many complaints can be found online for the exact same issue (google 2017 Audi Q7 rear broken spring)…”
filed May 11, 2026
“The rear passenger and driver side coil springs failed along with the bottom rubber seats. Both springs were broken/cracked and had slide off the rubber seats.”
filed Mar 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information when DTC C129700 is logged in diagnostic address 00D4 and/or 00D5.
TSB_2067804_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2026
Suspension problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Q7 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Q7 | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 Q7 | 16 | 11% |
| 2015 Q7 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Q7 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 Q7 | 1 | 3% |
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.