2018 Audi Q7 vs 2020 Audi Q7
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Audi Q7 | 2020 Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,070 | 1,229 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi Q7 | Audi Q7 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 11 | 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.