- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Audi A7 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Audi A7 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in January 2019 for the fuel rail. For comparison, the 2016 has 15 and the 2018 has 0.
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BFewer problems than a typical A7 year, for its age
#381 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Audi A7 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Audi A7 recalls 4
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.
- The problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
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1 complaints about the 2017 Audi A7
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The automatic start/stop fuel-saving engine feature engages prematurely, before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. As a result, the vehicle feels like the brakes have been artificially and aggressively applied to bring the car to a complete stop before the start/stop engine feature otherwise should have engaged. As a result, for vehicles following close behind, the effect will be that the audi vehicle in front of them will appear to lurch to a stop, thus creating a risk of a rear-end collision. This issue...
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happens each and every time the start/stop feature is active, and typically involves artificial and premature braking/stopping at low speeds as the vehicle is approaching what would otherwise be its natural stopping point based on the driver-applied pressure to the brake pedal.
Audi A7: every year compared
All A7 years2017 Audi A7 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi A7 | 1 | 4 | B | |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 84 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A3 | 36 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron | 27 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 20 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Audi Q3 | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A8 LWB | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Audi Allroad | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Audi A5 | 2 | 2 | A | 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 2017 Audi A7
Does the 2017 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Audi A7: fuel rail (January 2019); occupant classification (June 2018); side / window (May 2017); pretensioner (December 2016). 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 2017 Audi A7?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Audi A7 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 10, 2017 and the latest on August 10, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Audi A7 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 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 2017 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