2018 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Toyota Highlander
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 | 2018 Audi Q7 | 2018 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 265 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,086 | 253 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | 17,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 65 |
| Engine | 38 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 24 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 22 |
| Suspension | 16 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 5 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
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.