2018 Audi A7

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2018 Audi A7 has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: sunroof exploded while driving at 50 mph on interstate 84. no other vehicles or overhead crossings nearby..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

2 complaints

40%

• SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON INTERSTATE 84. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OVERHEAD CROSSINGS NEARBY.
• My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON INTERSTATE 84. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OVERHEAD CROSSINGS NEARBY.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

20%

• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

20%

• My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

20%

• My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON INTERSTATE 84. NO OTHER VEHICLES OR OVERHEAD CROSSINGS NEARBY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)