2018 Audi Q7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Engine (39), Exterior Lighting (23), Unknown Or Other (19).
Key takeaways
- 144 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 | 39 | 27% |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 13% |
| Suspension | 17 | 12% |
| 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 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2018 Audi Q7
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-10-18
Audi Q7 2018 3.0 engine. both valves in cylinder broke at 134,000 miles
Suspension - filed 2026-09-25
I have a 2018 Audi Q7 3.0L with 86K miles on it. I discovered 1 of the rear coil springs was broke and both rear perches were very rusted. I had a local mechanic, who specializes in AUDIs, replace both rear springs and perches with OEM parts. After replacing everything, the mechanic went to take the car on a test drive...
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...
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More for the 2018 Audi Q7
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.