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2018 Audi Q7: common problems and reliability
· 2015-2026One of the worst Q7 years.
One of the Audi Q7 years to avoid. All Q7 years
143 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Q7?The 2018 Audi Q7 has 143 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and exterior lighting. Owners most often flag pcv/oil separator failure and excessive oil consumption (including the crec 3.0t).
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Audi Q7 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Q7 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Q7?
Across the 20 Q7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2016) to 320 (2017). With 143 complaints, the 2018 Q7 sits above the model's median of 29.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2018 Q7
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Campaign 19V035000Volkswagen 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 20V658000Volkswagen 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 20V149000Volkswagen 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.
What owners report on the 2015-2026 Q7
Owner sentiment for this generation is mixed and heavily dependent on engine choice and model year.
- Very frequentPCV/oil separator failure and excessive oil consumption (including the CREC 3.0T)
- RecurrentWater pump failure and coolant intrusion into the vacuum system
- RecurrentControl arm bushing and engine mount wear reported around 40k-80k miles
- RecurrentBrake squeal/noise on the heavy SUV
- RecurrentMMI/CarPlay connectivity and screen glitches requiring reboots or software updates
Owner insights for the 2015-2026 Q7. Read the full 2015-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Q7 listings typically run $16,459–$30,582.
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