Federal safety data shows 3 recalls and 136 complaints for the 2018 Audi Q7, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

136

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0350002019-16-01

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

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.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

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20V6580002020-27-10

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

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.

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

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20V1490002020-16-03

STEERING

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.

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 136 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2018 Audi Q7. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine27

02Exterior Lighting15

03Suspension14

04Unknown Or Other13

05Steering5

136 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Audi Q7 Fuel Economy

21mpg combined

19city

25hwy

$2,750/yr

The 2018 Audi Q7 is rated at 21 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim

Q7 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Q7 - Automatic (S8)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · All-Wheel Drive

19 city25 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Audi Q7

31States

29%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 31 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

48710%

FLFlorida

48610%

TXTexas

4709%

NYNew York

4198%

NJNew Jersey

4058%

ILIllinois

2235%

GAGeorgia

2224%

DCWashington DC

1653%

NCNorth Carolina

1533%

MDMaryland

1403%

PAPennsylvania

1403%

WAWashington

1323%

COColorado

1192%

DEDelaware

1122%

AZArizona

1032%

MOMissouri

1032%

TNTennessee

1022%

NVNevada

812%

OR69

NH67

MN65

MI62

UT57

CT57

OK57

MA46

OH44

IN43

WI42

AL37

RI28

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Audi Q7 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Audi Q7 a good car to buy?

The 2018 Audi Q7 has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Audi Q7?

NHTSA shows 3 recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi Q7. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Audi Q7?

The 2018 Audi Q7 delivers 21 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Audi Q7?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Audi Q7, based on 136 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.