Large SUV
2018 Audi Q7: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 182 complaints about the 2018 Audi Q7 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
182
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
21 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,714
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Structure › Body › Roof And PillarsOct 27, 2020 · 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.
SteeringMar 16, 2020 · 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 steering control.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel RailJan 16, 2019 · 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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Audi Q7
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 Audi Q7 have?
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (40), body, glass & interior (29), suspension (17). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q7 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi Q7 get?
Up to 21 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.