2018 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Ford Flex
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi Q7 | 2018 Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 65 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,086 | 63 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 17–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Ford Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 11 |
| Suspension | 16 | 9 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 18 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2018 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.