2018 Audi Q7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Engine (38), Exterior Lighting (23), Unknown Or Other (19).
Key takeaways
- 142 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 27% |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 13% |
| Suspension | 16 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 8% |
| Steering | 7 | 5% |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 4% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-12
Vehicle began displaying low engine oil level warnings between scheduled oil changes beginning in 2021, at approximately 50,000 miles. Condition was reported to the authorized Audi dealer on multiple occasions. Dealer added oil each time and stated there was no visible oil leak. No oil consumption test was performed an...
Engine - filed 2026-07-22
Start/stop malfunction failed; yes it is available for inspection. Driving down highway vehicle stopped with 2 adult passengers and 2 children. Yes 3 mechanics completed a diagnostic. Vehicle has not been inspected by insurance, manufacturer or police but by VW dealer, and two registered mechanics. No other warning...
Seats - filed 2026-07-13
The right rear passenger heated seat in my 2018 Audi Q7 overheated and burned through the leather and foam. Fortunately, my disabled [XXX] daughter, who normally sits in that seat, was not in the vehicle at the time. The failure occurred without warning and during normal use. This defect presents a serious safety risk ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.