Audi A7 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 79 owner complaints and 24 recalls on file for the Audi A7 (2012–2025). The 2019 A7 has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
79
Recalls
24
Model years
14
Worst year
2019

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Audi A7 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Audi A7 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2019 Audi A7 — 33 complaints; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2012 Audi A7 — 11 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Acceleration & Cruise Control

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (0 complaints).

Every Audi A7 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 A700001—
2024 A700001—
2023 A700001—
2022 A700006—
2021 A7600011Engine
2020 A720008Electrical System
2019 A7330016Electrical System
2018 A720002Brakes
2017 A700004—
2016 A790003Airbags
2015 A720003Airbags
2014 A770022Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2013 A770005Steering
2012 A7112005Acceleration & Cruise Control

Most common Audi A7 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    29 complaints
  • Engine
    19 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    12 complaints
  • Steering
    10 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    8 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    7 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Airbags
    4 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Audi A7 received by NHTSA each month.

Audi A7 recalls

  • Recall 26V125000Mar 4, 20261,620 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V900000Dec 19, 2025356,894 vehiclesModel years 2019–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V201000Mar 31, 202544,387 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V898000Nov 27, 20244,616 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V842000Dec 13, 202393,196 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 23V601000Aug 25, 20237,499 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V861000Nov 21, 202250,883 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V806000Oct 26, 20226,076 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V742000Oct 5, 2022170,296 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V155000Mar 14, 202247,238 vehiclesModel years 2019–2022

    Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V034000Jan 26, 202231,058 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V606000Aug 5, 202145,496 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V295000Apr 26, 202140,993 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V159000Mar 10, 20213,421 vehiclesModel years 2019–2021

    Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 20V274000May 13, 2020153 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V035000Jan 16, 201974,881 vehiclesModel years 2016–2018

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V862000Dec 5, 2018845 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 18V370000Jun 4, 2018139,249 vehiclesModel years 2012–2018

    Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V781000Dec 6, 201748,693 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V293000May 1, 201717,694 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V955000Dec 29, 20165,947 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V646000Sep 7, 201628,249 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V823000Dec 8, 201521,074 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

  • Recall 15V019000Jan 20, 201526,008 vehiclesModel years 2012–2013

    Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Other Audi models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology