Total Complaints
5 filings
AUDI A7 · model year
2018 AUDI A7
5 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018AUDIA7 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2018 A7 is unknown or other with 2 filings, followed by fuel system, gasoline (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 9 investigation files overlapping the 2018 A7. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
Recalls (2)
19V03500016/01/2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
18V37000004/06/2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occ
Recent Complaints
20240404ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.
20240404SERVICE BRAKES
My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.
20240404UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.
20200513FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUDI SAN DIEGO (9010 MIRAMAR RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LESS EVIDENT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mileage: 10,000
20190312UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON INTERSTATE 84. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OVERHEAD CROSSINGS NEARBY.
Mileage: 11,900
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 AUDI A7 have?▼
The 2018 AUDI A7 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2018 AUDI A7?▼
The 2018 AUDI A7 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 AUDI A7?▼
Yes, the 2018 AUDI A7 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 AUDI A7?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 AUDI A7 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2018 AUDI A7 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2018 AUDI A7 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.