2018 Audi Q7 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,664miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Audi Q7, 5% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,664 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“There is rapid pecking noise / vibration when traveling during all right directional curves in the road. When I head in to a slight curve where the steering wheel only needs to be moved a few degrees to the right, the noise is such that I can feel it around the firewall and footwell of both driver and passenger side not to mention it is very loud and annoying. I notified Bill Jacobs BMW along with the brakes squealing while backing up) where I bought the vehicle and they said to take it to an Audi dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614466, filed 2024-09“While driving on I-90 in January 2025, the steering wheel malfunctioned causing loss of control of the car. The warning message came on the dashboard to immediately stop driving. Was able to pull off to the shoulder, turn the vehicle off, and call AAA for assistance. They towed the car to a repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11697260, filed 2025-11“The contact owns a 2018 Audi Q7. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the passenger’s side front and rear wheels struck the curb causing the vehicle to spin out. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was brought to a stop and was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack had failed due to a loss of communication with the steering module. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11615905, filed 2024-09, 64,851 miles“Purchased a new 2018 Audi Q7 late june 2018 with goodyear eagle all season tires (285/45r20). After about 24,000 miles, notice steering was drifting towards the passenger side while driving on highway and road in normal conditions. Then notice both front tires started to chunk on outer edges of tire. Rear tires are still in good shape and wearing evenly at 7/32 tread depth. Dealer at fremont, ca acknowledge this is a known issue and will not replace tires after 12,000 miles. Per dealer report, lf and rf are 5+ cupping . Dealer service advisor recommended to call goodyear. …”
NHTSA complaint #11296785, filed 2020-01Related recalls
- 20V149000Mar 16, 2020Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8 and 2017-2019 Audi Q7 vehicles. The bolt connecting the steering shaft to the…Covers: Audi Q7 2017–2019, Q8 2019
Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11036904Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides information when the steering wheel clicks when it is adjusted vertically.
- 11036903Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering.
- 11036902Aug 21, 2026This bulletin provides service information when thre are engine noises in the vehicle interior.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11027350Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides regarding visual damage for all vehicles.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11023767Sep 25, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009362Sep 16, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a prompt to take over steering; hands off detection.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 16% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Audi Q7
39 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 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