Worst 2018 Audi Q7 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Audi Q7.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 34 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 19 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | — | — | 11,739 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 18,800 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 2 | — | 17,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 12,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | — | — | 32,070 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 1 | — | 10,640 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 15,800 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 36,750 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 9,300 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | 84,901 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Audi Q7
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~169,254 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Other Audi Q7 Years
Wider context: See the full Audi Q7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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