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2007-2025 · 16 model years

Audi A7 Problems by year

Owners have filed 136 complaints about the Audi A7 across 16 model years, and it has 24 recalls. The 2019 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (43), while 2007, 2009 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.

Most complaints for its age201943 complaints · 6 recallsSee the 2019
Complaints
136
Recalls
24
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Deaths
0

A7 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20251100-C
20240100-A
20230100-A
20220600-D
202161100Engine & coolingF
20202800Electrical systemD
201943600Electrical systemF
20180200-A
20171400BrakesB
201615310AirbagsD
20155300BrakesB
201411200Fuel systemC
201319521Electrical systemD
201230522AirbagsF
20091000Fuel systemA
20072000AirbagsA

Most common A7 problems

Audi A7 recalls 24

Latest A7 complaints

2025 Audi A7Other & unknown

A film develops on the back of the windshield making it difficult to see through the windshield especially when the sun is low on the horizon (Fall and Spring) I undedrstand this is due to "Outgassing" of gasses from vinals and adhesives.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11776031
2021 Audi A7Engine & cooling

While driving on the freeway at approximately 65-70 mph, the engine suddenly stopped responding to all accelerator pedal inputs. The vehicle experienced an immediate, dangerous loss of motive power in active traffic. The dashboard displayed an amber check engine light alongside the central master warning light (an amber triangle with an exclamation point inside). I was forced to coast across active lanes of highway traffic to reach the right-hand shoulder. A State Trooper was on the shoulder and approached me, but...

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there was no formal report. After turning the vehicle completely off and waiting, the system temporarily reset, and throttle response returned. The following day, the exact same sudden loss of accelerator response occurred while driving in local traffic, again creating a severe risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle has been taken to an authorized Audi dealership for a diagnostic evaluation. No diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) have been provided by the dealer yet. There was no crash or injury, but the sudden, repetitive loss of propulsion on a high-speed roadway constitutes an extreme safety hazard. I am the original owner and have maintained all scheduled maintenance intervals.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11754375
2019 Audi A7Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated the engine had been overheating, and the contact had to pull over to add coolant to the coolant reservoir before continuing to drive. The failure became more persistent within the last 2 months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that there was coolant leaking into the engine from the water pump, vacuum lines, and the cooling system was inoperable. The part was ordered to repair the vehicle. The contact researched online and discovered that there was a Class Action Lawsuit associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 11751748
2019 Audi A7Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-27 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message "Engine Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle then restarted independently, but the message remained displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11750102
2019 Audi A7Electrical system

The car shut-off on three separate occasions while driving on [[redacted]] in Wesley Chapel, FL (twice) and once while traveling south on [[redacted]] in Orlando. There were multiple warning lamps and messages and I am requesting the BSG be replaced on this vehicle and the dealership refuses to replace it, although there is a manufacturer recall on this part that is a ticking time-bomb that may cause the car to shut off again while driving. When this occurs, you cannot put the car in gear and it presented a clear...

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and present danger to the driver and their passengers. The dealership continues to try and fix other things and not the immediate and present issue of the BSG replacement. Someone please assist with getting this issue resolved and corrected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11747681
2019 Audi A7Electrical system

The following issues started in September 2024, however, they continue to be a problem and safety concerns. 1. The all doors of this vehicle has complications with opening as the lock and latch assembly fails. This causes issues with the doors locking or opening appropriately. It also causes central locking error code to be alerted. REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER FRONT DOOR LOCK/LATCH ASSEMBLY DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE INTERNAL OF LATCH MECHANISM NOT ALLOWING INTERIOR HANDLE/CABLE TO REACH CLOSED POSITION 2. The truck of...

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the car does not open with the use of the door latch or key fob. You have to manually open the trunk. BOTH REAR HATCH MOTORS DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE 3. The Apple car play does not always connect successfully which causes a safety concern for not being able to use hand free and reduce distractions while driving.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11733115

Questions about the Audi A7

Which Audi A7 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2019 (43), 2012 (30), 2013 (19). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2019 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Audi A7 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2009, 2007, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other A7 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Audi A7 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (43), engine & cooling (30), fuel system (18) most often.

How many recalls does the Audi A7 have?

NHTSA lists 24 recalls across all Audi A7 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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