2018 Audi Q7 · recalls
2018 Audi Q7 recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recalls that include the 2018 Audi Q7. The newest, 20V-658, was filed Oct 27, 2020 for the structure.
- 3recalls
- 3systems
- 142owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Oct 27, 2020 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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.
Risk: 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.
3 of the 142 owner complaints on this car cite the structure, 2 of them the same part of it (Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars).
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.
Risk: 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.
7 of the 142 owner complaints on this car cite the steering system.
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.
Risk: 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.
1 of the 142 owner complaints on this car cite the fuel system.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2018 Audi Q7 complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Engine: 38 complaints, no recall
- Exterior Lighting: 23 complaints, no recall
- Electrical: 16 complaints, no recall
- Suspension: 16 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 12 complaints, no recall
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