The 2018 Audi A7 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 214,130 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
AIR BAGS18V3700002018-06-04139,249 affected
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection…
Consequence
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Complaints by component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2018 audi a7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”
“My 2018 audi a7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”
“My 2018 audi a7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 audi a7. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the audi san diego (9010 miramar rd, san diego, ca 92126) where the technician was unable to diagnose or provide a cause for the…”
“Sunroof exploded while driving at 50 mph on interstate 84. No other vehicles or overhead crossings nearby.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Audi A7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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