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2018 Audi Q7
Common Problems

Ranked from 48 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Faulty Side Marker Lights

    12complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Side marker lights frequently report faults, despite being functional, requiring expensive replacements or repairs.

  2. 2

    Excessive Oil Consumption

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine consumes an abnormally large amount of oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Misfires and Failures

    8complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and failures occur frequently, often due to internal component defects, leading to loss of power and potential engine damage.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Suspension Spring Failures

    8complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension springs have suddenly failed at high speeds, leading to loss of control and potential rollover risks.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Rear Coil Spring Failure

    5complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The rear coil springs break unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to sit unevenly.

  6. 6

    Exterior Lighting Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The front side marker lights malfunction, causing warning lights to persist despite the lights functioning properly.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Automatic emergency braking system malfunctions

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The autonomous brake assist function engages unexpectedly, potentially causing accidents.

  8. 8

    Fuel Pump Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    The fuel pump fails, causing the car to run out of fuel unexpectedly, risking a crash.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 19V035000

  9. 9

    Seat Belt Malfunction

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The seat belt locks improperly during a sudden deceleration, failing to secure passengers properly.

  10. 10

    Sunroof Glass Spontaneous Explosion

    2complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The sunroof glass spontaneously explodes while driving, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.

  11. 11

    Unpredictable backup camera mode switching

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The backup camera frequently switches between graphic and camera modes, affecting visibility.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2017 Audi Q7All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.