Recall 17V297 affects 5 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles for a gearbox defect that allows rollaway after Park. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 5 2017 Q5 SUVs because a gearbox manufacturing defect can let the vehicle roll even after the driver selects Park. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can roll away and raise the risk of a crash; Audi dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2017 Audi Q5 uses an automatic transmission gearbox to route engine power and hold the SUV in the selected gear. When the driver moves the shifter to Park, the gearbox is supposed to engage the park function so the vehicle stays stationary after it is stopped. The gear display, often called PRNDL, tells the driver which position is selected.
In the recalled Q5s, a manufacturing defect inside the gearbox prevents the park function from engaging even after Park is selected. Audi traced the issue to an assembly problem affecting five gearboxes produced during one supplier shift on one day. If the park function does not engage, the SUV can roll after the driver thinks it is secured.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner sees Park selected, but the gearbox does not hold the vehicle the way Park is meant to hold it.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Audi Q5 | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific SUV.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle that does not stay held after Park is selected can roll away if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash. Apply the parking brake every time you park and schedule the gearbox replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Audi Q5 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free gearbox replacement that fixes the Park-position rollaway defect.
- Bring the owner letter if Audi mailed one, and reference recall number 17V297 (Audi recall 37K6) when you call.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park until the gearbox replacement is complete.
- Avoid relying on Park alone until the dealer repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the gearbox in the affected 2017 Q5 vehicles. The repair addresses the manufacturing defect that can let the vehicle roll even after Park is selected. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. No reimbursement is being offered for this campaign. The service desk can confirm the vehicle is included before the repair order is opened.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| May 3, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V297?
Recall 17V297 covers 5 2017 Audi Q5 vehicles with a gearbox manufacturing defect. Even after Park is selected, an affected vehicle can roll away if the parking brake is not applied, increasing crash risk. Audi dealers will replace the gearbox for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Audi Q5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Q5 is included in recall 17V297. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the gearbox replacement. Use the parking brake every time you park until the dealer completes the free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi's remedy says dealers will replace the gearbox free of charge. The dealer repair applies at any franchised Audi dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2017 Audi Q5 before the recall repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive instruction. The safety risk is parked-vehicle rollaway: an affected Q5 can move after Park is selected if the parking brake is not applied. Apply the parking brake every time you park and schedule the free gearbox replacement.
When did Audi start this recall repair?
Audi began the recall on May 15, 2017. If your VIN is included and the repair is still open, call an Audi dealer and reference recall 17V297 or Audi recall number 37K6 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V297000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V297 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V297000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →