2018 Audi A7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Audi A7, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi A7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel rail (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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. Audi's number for this…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control…
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Audi A7 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,950 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2024 · Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 audi a7. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the audi san diego (9010 miramar rd, s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 13, 2020 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi A7 (A7 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20 / 29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi A7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi A7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Audi A7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Audi A7 | 5 | 30 |
| 2013 Audi A7 | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 Audi A7 | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 Audi A7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 Audi A7 | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 Audi A7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Audi A7 | 6 | 43 |
| 2020 Audi A7 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi A7 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 Audi A7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi A7
How do I know if my 2018 Audi A7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Audi A7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V370000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.