KnownCarProblems2018 Audi Q7 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q7, most often about the engine (28% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Q7 model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2018 Audi Q7 problems
Engine
40 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: cooling system.
When attempting to crossover a busy intersection, and trying to determine the distance between the oncoming traffic and myself, the 2018 Audi Q7, has a hesitation before the vehicle starts it acceleration. I have had two occasions where the vehicle just would start a slow acceleration but would hesitate before…
Our Q7 3.0t prestige engine blew while driving and left US stranded on a country road at 12:45 in the morning. Then to add insult to injury, after fighting with Audi care for the last month they only agreed to reimburse US $200 out of a $525 tow bill because we didn't call them to schedule the tow. We didn't even know…
Lights
23 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal.
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, an orange triangle warning symbol and a message that the "driverâs side front marker defective - see ownerâs manual" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
Car is equipped with 360 degree cameras and system defaults to graphic mode (vs camera mode) in an unpredictable manner. This requires the user, while in reverse, to change the settings back to camera mode in order to see the vehicle clearly in the system. This is a safety-related defect due to the distracting nature…
Vehicle gets locked and can't unlock it even when keys are in pants pocket. Need to go to driver seat and unlock it. It happened to multiple times when I had the key in my pocket and I came to back seat to get something and closed the door. Car got locke and could not unlock it from rear seats. I had to climb over to…
Suspension
17 complaints · 12%Electrical
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
When car is placed in reverse a "p" or park is still displayed in the instrument panel. This has happed several times. Audi service was provided pictures and video of occurrences and they said they would get back to me. They never did. Also now have sos malfunction warning displayed. Car only has 7k miles on it.
Audi has a pre sense feature that will automatically slam on the brakes. It fails constantly and slams on the brakes at various times. So far it has been at slow speeds, but someone is going to get killed by this feature. There is no way to automatically turn it off, and it turns on every time you restart the car
Brakes
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 17,500 miles. Parts named most often: electrical.
Audi has a pre sense feature that will automatically slam on the brakes. It fails constantly and slams on the brakes at various times. So far it has been at slow speeds, but someone is going to get killed by this feature. There is no way to automatically turn it off, and it turns on every time you restart the car
Loud squeaking noise when backing up/on reverse coming from front brakes. Advised Audi dealership at rocherst hills, mi for the issue when the car was less then 2 years old and with only 20,000 miles on it, but service adviser said there was no bulletin tsb, service campaig or recall for the the issue. I should pay…
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The OEM goodyear eagle run flat technology (rft) tires that were originally installed on the vehicle are starting to "chunk" on the outer edges of the tire. The tread is still at 8/32 and the car only has 9,700 miles on it. This is a well documented issue on 2018 Audi Q7's with this tire, so much so that there is a…
I was taking a u-turn under a freeway in my 10 month old Audi Q7. As I was finishing the u-turn a stabilization error message appeared and my brakes went out. I was finishing my uturn and couldn't slow down soi ended up running into the cement barrier with my right back wheel and went onto the feeder. Luckily it was…
Steering
7 complaints · 5%The brakes have squealed since 3k miles. No matter the weather conditions may be. We have been told that is normal, but I am researching otherwise. At 5am leaving the home, the brakes squeal, at 2pm squealing, 5pm squealing, midnight squealing. For being a luxury vehicle I love and trust, this makes me extremely…
The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated while driving at 25 MPH, a warning message indicating 'steering malfunction please vehicle' illuminated. The contact pulled over, shut off the vehicle and attempted to restart the vehicle, however the message was still displayed. The contact left the vehicle at a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Audi Q7 recalls
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's c-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
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 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70h8.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
Risk: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
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 audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36a1.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: fuel rail
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
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. Audi's number for this recall is 24dp.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Audi Q7
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Audi Q7?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (40 complaints); lights (23 complaints); other or unspecified (19 complaints, typically around 13,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q7 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 27, 2020 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Audi Q7?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Q7 model year since 2000, with 144 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.