2018 Model Year

Audi Q7

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
134
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
6

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2026

ALERT " Left Front side marker light defective" see owner manual. That is the message

Engine
Sep 2026

The car has always (including during warranty period) required addition of engine oil in between scheduled maintenance interval, and problem got worse...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 2026

Left Front side marker light faulty. is the warning on the dashboard - I have noticed there is a recall I believe 2017 2018 for the same part and this...

Engine
Apr 2026

Excessive oil consumption and potential for engine to blow up

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

The crankcase ventilation valve is malfunctioning resulting in excessive oil consumption and unsafe idling. The Extended Warranty dated 5/24/19 with...

Exterior Lighting
Nov 2025

Right Front Parking Light Defective

Engine
Nov 2025

2018 Audi Q7 piston melting diagnosed by a certified mechanic due to excessive oil consumption due to defective pistons. A class action suit was file...

Engine
Nov 2025

This vehicle developed low oil alerts within 6 weeks of me receiving it with normal city driving. Multiple testing visits and comprehensive consumptio...

Engine
Nov 2025

Catastrophic engine failure, this occurred 2 weeks after a service appointment where nothing was detected. The car only had 86,000 miles and it is unr...

Engine
Nov 2025

I am reporting a progressive oil consumption defect that led to a catastrophic engine failure in my 2018 Audi Q7. The vehicle was purchased Certified...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Audi Q7 has 134 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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