2018 Audi Q7
3 recall campaigns and 15 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Audi Q7; the recalls concern structure, steering and fuel system, gasoline.
The component named most often is unknown or other: 217.4 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 123.9 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 86.1 per 1,000 for the Audi Q7 line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 12.8 complaints per model year across the 20 Audi Q7 model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (10); the most recent in the file is dated 26 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the deformation element on the C-pillars, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70H8.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 70H8).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 36A1.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 36A1).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign 24DP).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Audi Q7 (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Q7 line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 217.4 | 86.1 | 123.9 |
| Service Brakes | 173.9 | 55.6 | 70.2 |
| Electrical System | 173.9 | 138.9 | 106.9 |
| Engine | 87 | 102.8 | 133 |
| Steering | 87 | 33.3 | 109 |
| Wheels | 87 | 25 | 25.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 217.4 | 86.1 | 123.9 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 173.9 | 55.6 | 70.2 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 173.9 | 138.9 | 106.9 |
| Engine | 2 | 87 | 102.8 | 133 |
| Steering | 2 | 87 | 33.3 | 109 |
| Wheels | 2 | 87 | 25 | 25.4 |
| Structure | 1 | 43.5 | 36.1 | 48.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 43.5 | 44.4 | 47.6 |
| Power Train | 1 | 43.5 | 30.6 | 77.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 43.5 | 30.6 | 25.7 |
15 unique complaints, 23 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Audi Q7 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 72 | 173,099 |
| 2008 | 3 | 23 | 173,099 |
| 2009 | 3 | 13 | 161,301 |
| 2010 | 3 | 15 | 161,301 |
| 2011 | 4 | 12 | 187,309 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 | 187,309 |
| 2013 | 3 | 18 | 254,401 |
| 2014 | 2 | 19 | 252,587 |
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 252,587 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 74,881 |
| 2017 | 7 | 35 | 194,700 |
| 2018 | 3 | 15 | 169,254 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 94,790 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 527,467 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 765,700 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 365,827 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 357,986 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 356,955 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 356,894 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Audi Q7 model years · Audi: 61 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q7 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V658000, was reported to NHTSA on 27 Oct 2020 and concerns structure:body:roof and pillars. Across all model years the Audi Q7 line has 32 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Audi Q7?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Audi Q7 complain about most?
Unknown or Other: 5 of 23 component mentions (217.4 per 1,000). Next is service brakes with 4. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.