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2017 Audi Q7

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Q7.

Body SUV

The 2017 Audi Q7 is a luxury SUV built around a powertrain that takes 7.2 quarts of oil, and it sits at the apex of the model's complaint history across the 2007–2026 run with 316 owner reports — the most of any year — driven largely by exterior lighting issues and seven recalls. That total dwarfs the single complaint logged for the 2024 model year, illustrating a sharp reliability improvement over the generation's lifespan.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06E115562H. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP255/55R19OEM · verified

Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06E115562H alt 06L115562B
Engine air filter	4M0133843C
Spark plug	101905611G alt 06K905601B
Battery	000915089BC alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades	4M1998002
Serpentine belt	06E903137AB alt 06E903137T
Thermostat	06E121119F alt 06E121119G
Cabin air filter	4M0819439C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	198.8 in
Overall width	77.6 in
Overall height	68.5 in
Wheelbase	117.7 in
Curb weight	4938 lb
Track (front / rear)	66.1 / 66.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	50/50

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Q7 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2017 3.0T Premium Plus Quattro

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2017	3.0T Premium Plus Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	333 hp	AWD
2017	3.0T Prestige Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.50 sec	14.20 sec	333 hp	AWD
2017	3.0T Prestige Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	333 hp	AWD
2017	3.0T Prestige Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	5.90 sec	14.40 sec	333 hp	AWD
2017	3.0T Prestige Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.30 sec	14.70 sec	333 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Premium Plus Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	252 hp	AWD
2017	2.0T Premium Plus Quattro 2.0L Turbo I-4	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	252 hp	AWD
2018	3.0T Prestige Quattro 3.0L Supercharger V6	6.10 sec	14.50 sec	333 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity	15.8
Engine Oil Capacity	7.2 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G004000M2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	9.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46

Service checks

Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi
Engine Compression	159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 145; Rear: 75 use
ABS Sensor Torque	6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.315 including backing plate in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front w/1LJ and 1ZD:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.

146 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	72.0 inch lbs.	72 in
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines: NS	90 degrees

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees; Diesel engines	33 ft. lbs
1	22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90	22 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	25.0 ft. lbs.	25 ft. lbs
2	90

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90

110 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90 degrees	110 ft. lbs
3	Replace

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	30.0 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1	Tighten all bolts finger tight.
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	44.3 ft. lbs.	44.3 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees	90 degrees
5	90 degrees; Short head bolts (located in rear of head)	90 degrees
1	6.0 ft. lbs.	6 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Gas engines · Cap bolts: Step 1: 48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Side bolts: Step 1: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees · Diesel engines

48.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

48 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

1	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees; Diesel engines	90 degrees
1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	36.0 ft. lbs.	36 ft. lbs
3	180

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Audi Q7 represents a significant peak in consumer complaints and recalls compared to the surrounding years of its generation. While the 2016 model saw only 2 complaints and 1 recall, the 2017 model surged to 316 complaints and 7 recalls, marking the highest volume in the provided record. This spike preceded a downward trend in 2018 and 2019, which saw complaints drop to 140 and 61, respectively. For the 2017 model year, the primary issues centered on exterior lighting with 98 complaints, the engine with 38, and the electrical system/exterior lighting with 29. The record also notes 7 crash complaints and 3 fire complaints for this specific year. Due to the dramatic increase in complaints and recalls relative to the rest of the generation, 2017 is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1217

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

316

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 316 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Exterior Lighting98

Engine38

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting29

Suspension27

Unknown Or Other19

Steering13

Electrical System11

Fuel/Propulsion System8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V035000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel RailReported 16/01/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

16V641000Seats:Mid/Rear AssemblyReported 06/09/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward… Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional support bracket to the seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1217 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_2074640_3	2026-06-26	Engine	This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_3	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_7	2026-06-23	Electrical System	This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082366_1	2026-06-15	Structure	This bulleti provides informaiton when there is a booming noise or a wind noise from the…
TSB_2067804_6	2026-06-12	Suspension	This bulletin provides information when DTC C129700 is logged in diagnostic address 00D4…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 7.2 qt Engine oil filter 06E115562H Engine air filter 4M0133843C Spark plug 101905611G Battery 000915089BC

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Q7 take?

7.2 qt of Use only oil meeting Audi/VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Q7 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2017 Audi Q7

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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