2018 Audi Q7 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Audi Q7, 9% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Loud squeaking noise when backing up/on reverse coming from front brakes. Advised Audi dealership at rocherst hills, mi for the issue when the car was less then 2 years old and with only 20,000 miles on it, but service adviser said there was no bulletin TSB, service campaig or recall for the the issue. I should pay out of my pocket for the service. After speaking to an Audi representative directly, I was advised that there was a TSB for the car and my car it should be serviced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11377373, filed 2020-12, 20,000 miles“The brakes have squealed since 3k miles. No matter the weather conditions may be. We have been told that is normal, but I am researching otherwise. At 5am leaving the home, the brakes squeal, at 2pm squealing, 5pm squealing, midnight squealing. For being a luxury vehicle I love and trust, this makes me extremely nervous and embarrassed when neighbors are out and hear this squealing. The brake foot pedal does not glide when being used. The steering wheel has a locking motion when being used on turns.”
NHTSA complaint #11144662, filed 2018-11, 3,000 miles“I was taking a u-turn under a freeway in my 10 month old Audi Q7. As I was finishing the u-turn a stabilization error message appeared and my brakes went out. I was finishing my uturn and couldn't slow down soi ended up running into the cement barrier with my right back wheel and went onto the feeder. Luckily it was at 5am so no other cars were on the road. Hitting the barrier slowed by car down to 5 MPH. As I straightened out my car, the brakes started working again. I had the car towed to the dealership. The dealership said Audi of america had to look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170252, filed 2019-01, 12,000 miles“Audi has a pre sense feature that will automatically slam on the brakes. It fails constantly and slams on the brakes at various times. So far it has been at slow speeds, but someone is going to get killed by this feature. There is no way to automatically turn it off, and it turns on every time you restart the car”
NHTSA complaint #11193369, filed 2019-04, 15,000 miles“Loud squeaking noise when backing up coming from brakes. Noise is alarming and causes one to immediately brake, and noise dramatically alarms those around and in vehicle. 2018 Audi Q7 with 26k miles. Dealer did not advise of TSB advising self...only aware after calling Audi directly. Dealer service advised brake and rotor replacement if problem continues. Internet research reveals problem existed since 2016 Q7 model. Audi never informed us directly and dealer service did not inform us...we needed to call and or inform both before being advised of TSB. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287969, filed 2019-12, 26,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036906Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11036921Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns.
- 11036914Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
- 11025369Oct 22, 2025This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11025342Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach for all Audi vehicles regarding brake vibrations.
- 11025333Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11025330Oct 21, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
- 11025336Oct 17, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 3 | 19% |
| 2022 | 2 | 10% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 13 | 9% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q7
39 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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