2018 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Audi Q7 has 139 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag high maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

139
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
36
exterior lighting
23
suspension
16
electrical system
16
service brakes
12

Recalls affecting the 2018 Q7

fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail

Campaign 19V035000

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.

structure:body:roof and pillars

Campaign 20V658000

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.

steering

Campaign 20V149000

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 ste

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of the 2015-2018 generation (particularly with the 3.0L supercharged V6 or TDI engines) report high satisfaction, praising solid reliability, excellent performance and handling, and a high-qual

  • High maintenance and repair costs — very frequent.
  • Excessive oil consumption in later models (e.g., 1 quart every 1,500 miles considered "normal" by manufacturer) — recurrent.
  • Drivetrain malfunctions and major engine failures (2021+ generation) — recurrent.
  • Premature brake wear (pads and rotors) — recurrent.
  • Water pump failures — recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Q7.

Typical used price

Used Q7 listings typically run $20,279–$65,703 across 2013 to 2026 model years.

Other Q7 model years