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2018 Audi A7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Audi A7, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-370 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

2018 Audi A7
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Audi A7 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2018 Audi A7 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

92%repaired · 2020 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 19V-035 · Jan 16, 2019 · 74,881 vehicles · 68,748 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 18V-370 · Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles · 117,762 repaired

Risk. If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other A7 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A7 median. How we score

'07'09'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2018 Audi A7 safety ratings

2018 Audi A7 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What A7 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.
Complaint 11581063 · Apr 4, 2024

Own a 2018 A7?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.