Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q7, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine39
- Exterior lighting23
- Unknown or other19
- Suspension17
- Electrical system16
- Service brakes12
- Power train7
- Steering7
- Wheels6
- Fuel/propulsion system6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 9 2018 Q7 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 0 people died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2018 Audi Q7 failed the safety check 1.33% of the time — 19% less often than the average 2018 passenger car (1.65%). Median odometer at inspection: 56,615 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2018
15,792 new Audi Q7 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2018; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (4,466), Germany (3,862), France (1,202).
- Average mass
- 2,172 kg
- Average CO₂
- 224 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 193 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 90% · Diesel/electric 10%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2018 Audi Q7 cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 diesel (200 kW, 268 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (190 kW, 255 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 diesel | 200 kW 268 hp | 91 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 190 kW 255 hp | 44 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
183 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 85% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €120,637.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde75
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld33
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm30
- Band onvoldoende profiel23
- Band beschadigd19
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage16
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht15
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek6
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,870 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 92 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 4,805 of these cars first registered in 2018 took their annual MOT test. 86% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2018 the figure was 84%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Suspension | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Brakes | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Visibility | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.8% | 1.0% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
344 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 28% arrived as used imports, 71% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.7 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.0–11.1 L/100 km (about 21 mpg US), CO₂ 258–260 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q7 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.2 | 9.5 | 11.0 |
| Q7 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 12.6 | 9.4 | 11.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Audi Q7.
| 2020102 16 Mar 2020 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolt that attaches the steering shaft to the steering gear may not be properly tightened. Over time, the bolt may loosen. If y… |
| 2019024 17 Jan 2019 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, a small amount of fuel may leak from one or both fuel rails. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Audi told its dealers about the 2018 Audi Q7: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011305 | This bulletin provides information when the camera for the Driver Assist Systems is coded incorrectly. |
| 11011303 | This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate. |
| 11011296 | This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content. |
| 11011285 | This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings. |
| 11011282 | This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted. |
| 11011274 | This bulletin provides information when the restricted function icon for Audi Pre sense is displayed after engine starts. |
| 11011270 | This bulletin provides informatoin when Audi pre sense restricted message appears in the instrument cluster, no DTCs. |
| 11011267 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to noise complaints at the anchoring point of second row of seats caused by contact between lock and locking mechanism. |
| 11011263 | This bulletin provides information regarding cleaning exterior glass. |
| 11011256 | This bulletin provides information when the DTCs B200FF0 to B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit. |
| 11011253 | This bulletin provides infomraion when there are rumbling/knocking noises from the front suspension. |
| 11011240 | This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool |
| 11009983 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11009941 | This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system. |
| 11009937 | This bulletin provides additional information pertaining to continued noises/vibrations in tight bends - Q7 and A8 vehicle models. |
| 11009928 | This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds. |
| 11009927 | This bulletin provides information when oil is lost from the filler cap. |
| 11009380 | This bulletin provides information about the Audi pre sense warning, warning jolt and/or brake engagement. |
| 11009375 | This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern. |
| 11009372 | This bulletin provides informaiton when the exterior black optic trim is discolored. |
| 11009365 | This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof side member. |
| 11009362 | This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection. |
| 11009361 | This bulletin provides information regarding steering wheel visual damage. |
| 11009356 | This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes. |
| 11009354 | This bulletin provides information on frequency analysis. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)