Suspension noise, struts or alignment

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the control arm (5 reports) and the struts or shocks (3 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the suspension system covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 40,073 and 70,000 miles, from the 14 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“Rear passenger spring coil broke at around 82000 miles (8 years 9 months old) on the vehicle.”

Filed Sep 6, 2025 · 82,000 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.”

Filed Nov 16, 2024 · 66,000 miles

“While driving, the lower suspension control arm broke in half. No impact to the part, a break with no explanation. Cause the vehicle to veer to one side while the vehicle dropped in ride height causing the tire to rub on the inside of the wheel well. The damage could have caused a crash if going at a higher speed. This happened at 15 mph while increasing in speed.”

Filed Apr 25, 2024

“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”

Filed Dec 16, 2023 · 80,000 miles

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