Model year
2018 Audi Q7
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 144 complaints for the 2018 Audi Q7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (39), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (21), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (19). NHTSA rated the SUV AWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2007 95 complaints
- 2008 33 complaints
- 2009 21 complaints
- 2010 29 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 44 complaints
- 2014 46 complaints
- 2015 45 complaints
- 2017 320 complaints
- 2018 144 complaints
- 2019 63 complaints
- 2020 28 complaints
- 2021 75 complaints
- 2022 20 complaints
- 2023 16 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Recalls
20V658000 · Oct 27, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
STEERING
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.
19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Complaints
144 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.157 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Q7 · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Audi Q7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.