Buying a used 2018 Audi A7? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2018 A7 shares its recall record with the A6: a fuel rail that can leak gasoline, rated critical, and a passenger airbag that may not deploy. No owner complaints are on record with NHTSA for this model year. That absence is not the same as a clean record — it means there is no complaint data to weigh, so the two recalls and a hands-on inspection are what you have to go on.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for VIN documentation showing the fuel rail leak recall was completed.
- Confirm the passenger airbag recall repair was performed.
- Inspect the engine bay for fuel smell or staining, since no complaint data exists.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Audi A7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi Q7, A6 and A7 fuel rails can leak gasoline | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Audi A6, A7 and S6 passenger airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |