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2018 Audi Q7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 143
Latest campaign: Oct 27, 2020

Recall summary by component3

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	1	Oct 27, 2020	20V658000
Steering	1	Mar 16, 2020	20V149000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 16, 2019	19V035000

Safety recalls3

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 27, 2020Latest campaign


Oct 27, 202020V658000	Structure: body roof and pillars In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V658000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V658000 · Oct 27, 2020
Mar 16, 202020V149000	Steering A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V149000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020
Jan 16, 201919V035000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019

Oct 27, 202020V658000

Structure: body roof and pillars

In the event of a crash, an unbelted occupant's head may impact the vehicle's C-pillar padding, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V658000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V658000 · Oct 27, 2020

Mar 16, 202020V149000

Steering

A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V149000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V149000 · Mar 16, 2020

Jan 16, 201919V035000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component143

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143Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	38	27	1	0
Exterior lighting	23	16	0	0
Unknown or other	19	13	0	2
Suspension	17	12	0	0
Electrical system	16	11	0	1
Service brakes	12	8	2	0
Steering	7	5	0	0
Power train	7	5	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	4	0	0
Wheels	6	4	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	5	3	1	0
Seat belts	4	3	0	0
Tires	3	2	0	0
Structure	3	2	1	1
Visibility/wiper	2	1	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“I have a 2018 Audi Q7 3.0L with 86K miles on it. I discovered 1 of the rear coil springs was broke and both rear perches were very rusted.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766848
Engine
“Vehicle began displaying low engine oil level warnings between scheduled oil changes beginning in 2021, at approximately 50,000 miles. Condition was reported to the authorized Audi dealer on multiple occasions.”
Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763767
Engine
“Start/stop malfunction failed; yes it is available for inspection. Driving down highway vehicle stopped with 2 adult passengers and 2 children. Yes 3 mechanics completed a diagnostic.”
Filed 07/22/2026 · ODI 11752232

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2018 Audi Q7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Audi Q7 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi Q7. The most recent, 20V658000 (reported October 27, 2020), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Audi Q7?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 38 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Audi Q7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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