The thermostat is a key part of the vehicle’s cooling system that monitors the temperature of the coolant. Thus, when a thermostat gets stuck closed, it does not regulate the coolant temperature and causes the engine to overheat. This slide reveals the typical symptoms of a failing thermostat knowing which an Audi owner can spot and fix the issue at an early stage. Also, testing the thermostat from time to time can tell whether or not the Audi Q7’s thermostat is failing.