2018 Audi Q7 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 16%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,901miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Audi Q7, 16% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,901 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am getting front left side marker light faulty problem. I was told this is very common for 2018 Audi Q7. Please investigate this issue and see if I am qualified to get this replaced by Audi. Apparently, the replacing the lamp isn't easy but woudl require to replace the whole lighting fixture which could cost over $2k. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11739746, filed 2026-05“Error code for right front side marker light faulty. Light seems to be working. I've had two mechanics look at the car. They can't figure out what's wrong. Error message appears randomly. Brakes are very squeaky. I took the car to Audi and they said it was normal and I should brake more aggressively.”
NHTSA complaint #11630208, filed 2024-12“Left Front side marker light faulty. is the warning on the dashboard - I have noticed there is a recall I believe 2017 2018 for the same part and this is on a 2019 so it's obviously the part it actually says if there's a software fix”
NHTSA complaint #11709667, filed 2026-01“We had a warning light go on on the dash advising there was an issue with the driver's side side marker lamp. In looking at the lamp, it is still illuminating, just not as bright as normal. This is a known issue with Audi - several complaints have been made already and there is even a recall on certain vins. My vin was not included in this so the cost is falling on me (in the form of $6200 not including tax) despite this being the exact same issue in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11659517, filed 2025-05“My car shows a warning message that says, right front side marker light issue. I understand Audi issued a recall for this issue but only for certain VINs which did not include my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11629396, filed 2024-12Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 23 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 42% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q7
39 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
13 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology