2018 Audi Q7 brakes problems

Filed May 21, 2025 · Brakes, Lights · CA

"front left" or "front right" "side marker light defective" message Rear brakes loud squeal when reversing.

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Brakes, Lights · WA

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Engine Malfunction Piston Rings Oil Consumption Loud brakes

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Brakes · NY

The car's parking brake system is not engaging when a door is opened while the car's transmission is in "Drive." Normal operation requires the parking brake to be engaged when the door is opened. Audi is aware of the issue and has issued a software patch to flash the car's firmware. See However, this is only done for cars in warranty. Since this is a safety concern it should be done for all cars as a car can roll when a door is opened and the parking brake is not automatically engaged as originally designed.

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Brakes · TX

I recently purchased a CPO 2018 Audi Q7, and shortly after purchase, I encountered the problem indicated in this TSB about break squeal I contacted the dealer (Audi North Austin, located at 12971 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729) to fix this problem, but was refused because my car does not meet the criteria specified in the TSB, namely 24 Months / 24,000 Miles (my car has 27,700 Miles). In doing so, I found another TSB with the same problem as in my car. And it has different criteria, namely 48 Months/50,000 Mile. In this regard, I would like to ask why there are different criteria for the same problem? Why are 2017 Audi Q7 models has 48 Months/50,000 Miles to fix this problem, but 2018 Audi Q7 only 24 Months/24,000 Miles ?

Filed Dec 28, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · WA

Icy road, pulling up to stop sign, at 5-8 MPH , had just pulled out of parking space, touched brakes to slow down, brakes locked up, tried to pump to release brakes with no response, car stopped brakes released.

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · MI

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. When contacted the same dealership I was advised that I was out of 24,000 miles (by 1,000 miles) or 2 years warranty (out 4 months) and they could not fix it. When I complained to them that the other advised told me there is no coverage available, when my car was under coverage limits, then the dealer told me that the adviser dos not work with them anymore. I opened a complain with audi customer care and after 2 weeks, audi customer service stated that the dealer advised that I need to replace rotor and pads due to dust'.. Audi could not do anything as they have a relatioship with the dealership, as per customer service repersentative. The squeaing is very, very loud, my 3 kids and people around get scared or wondering what is happening when I press brakes while on reverse. Neither audi USA or audi rocherster hills, mi care about their customers safetybut just our money.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · MN

Front brakes have issues from the beginning with brand new tires from the dealer. Dealer changed all tires with brand new tires again and brake pads for front brakes six months ago. Vehicle makes noise when I push brake. Vehicle is now with the dealer and they are trying to figure out. This is not at all acceptable being a $80k vehicle. Audi should discontinue these defective vehicles and refund the money. This is also a road hazard and risky issue to drive. This is a major safety issue.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Brakes · 26,000 miles · NC

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. The federal safety agency called and informed self of audi's decision to not do recall and only issue tsb. Where is the responsibility for advising vehicle owners of such problems.... Dealer service rep did not advise of tsb initially...owner advised to repair and absorb cost. Once tsb discuss by owner, arrangement was made for cost sharing.

Filed Apr 2, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · GA

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