2017 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Audi Q7
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Audi Q7 | 2018 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 319 | 142 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,235 | 1,086 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,000 mi | 17,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 133 | 23 |
| Engine | 60 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 53 | 16 |
| Suspension | 32 | 16 |
| Steering | 19 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 12 |
| Power Train | 10 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 21 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 10 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 6 |
| Stalling | 8 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2017 Audi Q7
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.