2018 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
179 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Audi Q7, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 43/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.
Below average
Where 2018 sits among all Q7 years
What owners report
“ALERT " Left Front side marker light defective" see owner manual. That is the message”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Q7
“Engine coolant leak reported only at around 30K miles. Leak detected and fixed at owners cost.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2018 Q7
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 41 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 15,800 miles. Half of those reports fall between 9,700 and 27,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Audi Q7 vehicles. The padding on the vehicle's C-pillar may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gear may loosen, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact…
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.
Fix: 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 1-800-253-2834.…
Technical service bulletins
1,070 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2018 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2018 Audi Q7 reliable?
The 2018 Audi Q7 drew 179 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 43/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2018 Audi Q7 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Audi Q7 are electrical (39 complaints), engine (38), and other (20).
At what mileage do 2018 Audi Q7 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2018 Audi Q7 problems around 15,800 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 9,700 and 27,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Audi Q7 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2018 Audi Q7. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.