2018 Audi Q7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Audi Q7, and owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi Q7
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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Roof and pillars (structure)
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.
Remedy: 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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number…
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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.
Remedy: 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 Audi customer service…
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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…
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Audi Q7 have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,131 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have a 2018 Audi Q7 3.0L with 86K miles on it. I discovered 1 of the rear coil springs was broke and both rear perches were very rusted. I had a local mechanic, who specializes in AUDIs, replace bot”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2026 · Suspension
“Vehicle began displaying low engine oil level warnings between scheduled oil changes beginning in 2021, at approximately 50,000 miles. Condition was reported to the authorized Audi dealer on multiple”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi Q7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19 / 25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi Q7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 3 | 95 |
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 Audi Q7 | 3 | 21 |
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 3 | 29 |
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 4 | 23 |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 Audi Q7 | 3 | 43 |
| 2014 Audi Q7 | 2 | 45 |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 2 | 44 |
| 2016 Audi Q7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Audi Q7 | 7 | 320 |
| 2018 Audi Q7 | 3 | 143 |
| 2019 Audi Q7 | 4 | 62 |
| 2020 Audi Q7 | 5 | 28 |
| 2021 Audi Q7 | 9 | 75 |
| 2022 Audi Q7 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 Audi Q7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 Audi Q7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Audi Q7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 Audi Q7 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Audi Q7
How do I know if my 2018 Audi Q7 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Audi Q7; 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 19V035000).
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
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
- A4 Allroad252 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.