The 2018 Audi Q7 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 169,254 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 177 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE20V6580002020-10-2794,144 affected
Defect
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.
STEERING20V1490002020-03-16229 affected
Defect
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.
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
36
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19
2injuries
SUSPENSION
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
12
2crashes
POWER TRAIN
7
STEERING
7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
WHEELS
6
1crashes
Total complaints177
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2018 audi q7 3.0t quattro is experiencing extreme oil consumption — dropping from full to minimum level in approximately 230 miles. This is approximately 14x beyond audi's own threshold for excessive oil consumption of 0.5 quarts per 1,000 miles. Documented timeline: may 2026 (88,692 miles):…”
“My 2018 audi q7 3.0t quattro is experiencing extreme oil consumption — dropping from full to minimum level in approximately 230 miles. This is approximately 14x beyond audi's own threshold for excessive oil consumption of 0.5 quarts per 1,000 miles. Documented timeline: may 2026 (88,692 miles):…”
“I am getting front left side marker light faulty problem. I was told this is very common for 2018 audi q7. Please investigate this issue and see if I am qualified to get this replaced by audi. Apparently, the replacing the lamp isn't easy but woudl require to replace the whole lighting fixture…”
“Parking light defective message on dash board. Looked at the light and all lights present. Talked to a dealer and the headlight assembly to replace is 6k plus. For a small yellow side light inside of headlight that is still on, but the message on dashboard says otherwise. Was told that it isn't…”
“I’m reporting a serious safety issue with my 2018 audi q7. Both rear suspension springs failed suddenly while I was driving at highway speeds 70 mph, with no warning at all. This was extremely dangerous—I almost lost control of the vehicle when it happened. The rear of the car dropped and…”
“The crankcase ventilation valve is malfunctioning resulting in excessive oil consumption and unsafe idling. The extended warranty dated 5/24/19 with number awa-19-03 should be extended to other model years.”
“Alert " left front side marker light defective" see owner manual. That is the message”
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 Q7 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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