{"id":"2018_audi_q7","make":"Audi","make_slug":"audi","model":"Q7","model_slug":"q7","year":2018,"url":"/audi/q7/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38809,"model":"Q7","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":25,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":415,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Fri Jun 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38959,"model":"Q7","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":true,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":25,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":419,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Aug 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"20V658000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-10-27","owner_notified":"2020-11-17","units":94144,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"70H8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V149000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-03-16","owner_notified":"2020-03-31","units":229,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"36A1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V035000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-01-16","owner_notified":"2019-02-28","units":74881,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24DP","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":69,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":141,"crash":3,"fire":0,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",37],["Exterior Lighting",23],["Unspecified",19],["Electrical System",16],["Suspension",16],["Service Brakes",12]],"by_year":{"2018":10,"2019":14,"2020":6,"2021":9,"2022":12,"2023":16,"2024":34,"2025":29,"2026":11},"excerpts":[["2023-04-24","Engine","While driving, car stops and message \" Drive System:Malfunction! Please Contact Service\" comes on along with check engine light and message indicator."],["2023-03-06","Fuel/Propulsion System","The problem: I was driving and noticed a high remaining fuel range, or a fuel gauge that appears to be stuck at a specific level, I ran out of gas while in motion, and my engine stalled almost causing a crash on the highway. My vehicle was towed to the Kansas City Audi dealer and they have identified the same issue in \u2026"],["2023-02-28","Visibility/Wiper","Twice now, the front windshield defroster has malfunctioned. First time was late last winter and the car was undriveable due to almost no visibility out of the windshield (and it malfunctioned during my wife's daily commute). We had it repaired under warranty at the time. The same issue occurred again yesterday (2/27/2\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.157,"seats":7,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":98,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":5,"complaints":141},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}