2018 Audi Q7 exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2018 Audi Q7 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 23, 2026
“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…”
filed May 19, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Q7 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Q7 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 Q7 | 133 | 42% |
| 2015 Q7 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 Q7 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Q7 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Q7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Q7 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Q7 | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Audi Q7
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.