2017 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Audi Q7
Two adjacent model years of the Audi Q7, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2018 Q7 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (3 vs 7), and 2018 Q7 has fewer recorded owner complaints (140 vs 316). Only 2018 Q7 has NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2018 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 316 | 140 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.