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2018 Audi Q7

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
21
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints140
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Audi Q7

3 recalls
140 complaints
21 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
140
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V035000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

    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.

  • 20V658000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    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.

  • 20V149000high

    Steering issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

140 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

140
Total
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE41
  • LIGHTING17
  • SUSPENSION16
  • OTHER15
  • BRAKES13

Notable Issues

140 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)41
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)17
suspension problems (noise, handling, ride quality)16

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Drive type
All-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

19

City

25

Hwy

21

Comb

Annual cost
$3,550
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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669 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 20V658000

    In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V149000

    A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 19V035000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.