2018 Audi Q7 vs 2018 Volvo XC90
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 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,086 | 550 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 11 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
2018 Audi Q7
2018 Volvo XC90
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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.