There are 2 owner-reported driver assist & adas complaints for the 2018 Audi Q7in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Twice, without logically-relevant symptom or warning, when the vehicle attempted to accelerate from a low speed in the middle of a busy intersection, the AEB incorrectly activated, suddenly stopped the vehicle, startled the drivers, and nearly caused accidents. Turned out, this was known behavior caused by a design defect software bug in the "door control modules" for which a software update had been released but never publicly announced. Audi charged us $315 for the software update, but since it is a manufacturing defect causing a critical safety issue, it should be covered by a safety recall, all owners of Audi vehicles with the affected "door control modules" should be proactively notified of the software update and should receive it without cost.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI Q7. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTONOMOUS BRAKE ASSIST FUNCTION ENGAGED MORE THAN TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION AND UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE HAD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN A RED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND INDICATED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICING. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE DRIVER ASSIST FUNCTION WAS FAULTY AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. AUDI ASHEVILLE (621 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806, (828) 232-4000) INITIALLY INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CONDITION. AFTER THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE IF THEY HAD A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026