- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
- The risk
- The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Vehicle safety record
2015 Audi A7 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2015 Audi A7 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2) and the airbags (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2018 for the wiring. For comparison, the 2014 has 11 and the 2016 has 15.
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BFewer problems than a typical A7 year, for its age
#293 most complained-about 2015 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2015 Audi A7 problems
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2015 Audi A7 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- The 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.
- The fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 2015 Audi A7
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
My husband test drove a 2015 Audi A7 Prestige at National City Auto Center, 1800 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950. The brakes are unsafe: the pedal goes all of the way to the floor and the car does not stop immediately when pushed. Front brakes are new, rear brakes are extremely worn, and brake fluid is extremely full. The dealership provided an inspection check list from an undisclosed shop, but the issue persists. The general manager, Karl Albright, refused to acknowledge our concerns. The car has...
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been on the lot for 60+ days, and selling it in this condition is dangerous. The general manager tried to hide the fact that the car had been on the lot so long. I request that authorities review this vehicle before it is sold.
The passenger seat air bag sensor goes on and off repeatedly, even when an adult sits in the seat, the airbag says it is off, then goes on, then goes off and on and on I have found that audi a7 2015 has been recalled for this issue but when I check with audi service they say my model is not recalled. I have the issue and my passengers lives are at stake. This is an $80,000 car that is 5 years old, this should not be happening and is the exact issue that has been recalled for my model, year and make. Why is my...
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car not recalled?? Please help me with this recall, the current recall you have is not comprehensive enough and lives are at stake, audi will not help they deny it and are requiring me to pay over $2000 to fix their fault airbags which you have already said is recalled. *Tr
Takata recall I'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time I turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and I think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.
Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 Audis and they are on their 5th version of the defectiuve tensioner. Supposedly corrected the issue with latest version. Clearly thats not the case. Spoke with dealer service manager and audi owne care and got the run around. Planning on opting out if need and file seperatly for 3.0 Owners.
Brake rotors warp easily causing vibration. The dealer tells me they are aware of this. They agreed to pay half of the $1200 cost to repair them. Audi forums have numerous posts on this yet audi doesn't take 100% responsibility for repairs. My car had only 19000 miles when I purchased it so it occurred sometime before that. According to the forums warping has occurred as early as 12000 miles.
Audi A7: every year compared
All A7 years2015 Audi A7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Audi A7 | 5 | 3 | B | |
| 2015 Audi A3 | 180 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Audi Q5 | 100 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Audi Q5 Hev | 88 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2015 Audi Q7 | 46 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Audi A4 | 44 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2015 Audi A8 | 32 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2015 Audi A8L | 30 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2015 Audi Allroad | 29 | 1 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2015 Audi A7
Does the 2015 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Audi A7: wiring (December 2018); occupant classification (June 2018); side / window (May 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi A7?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2), airbags (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2015 Audi A7 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 28, 2018 and the latest on December 17, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2015 Audi A7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 64 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Audi A7 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Audi A7 years have the most complaints?
2019 (43), 2012 (30), 2013 (19). See every Audi A7 year compared.
What should I do if my 2015 Audi A7 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data