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2019 Audi A7 Engine problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2019 Audi A7's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 23% of all its complaints, most recently on July 21, 2026. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & 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
Engine & 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
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

2019 Audi A7 VIN: [[redacted]] Mileage: 53336 Fuel Pump and Starter Battery Failure Car stalls during operation. Confirmed by Tyson Audi Dealer wants to charge me for the repair of the said parts. Warning light appeared, then went off. Vehicle was taken to dealership. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11672007
Engine & cooling

2019 Audi A7: Water Pump failed. Audi Dealership diagnosed and replaced the Water Pump. Car overheated - warning light came on - and I drove it to the nearest Audi Dealership. I was on a road trip and 800 miles from home when water pump failed. Repairs cost $1950 and took 5 days to complete costing another $1000 in hotel and food expenses plus ruined the road trip.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11613821
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Multiple warnings indicating to contact dealer (Lane departure, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, etc) then 1 minute later transmission failure and engine failure imminent.... pull over immediately and contact dealer. while driving a few minutes later my center MMI went blank then my electronic dash went blank, transmission went into neutral and the engine died all within a few seconds. Fortunately I was able to coast to a stop and unable to restart the vehicle. towed to dealer who assessed that starter/generator needed to be replaced.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11504805
Electrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

I am reaching out to update complaint number 11503265. Back in October of 2022, my vehicle turned off on me one time at the gas station and would not start until I waited 5 minutes. The vehicle did the same thing about 15 minutes later after I arrived at a friends' house. Following that incident later on that night it happened again. I have also had some issues with the vehicle not accelerating.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11503879
Electrical systemBrakesEngine & cooling

Received an electrical malfunction - please call service warning icon on dash display. In less than one mile, I received cascading sequential warnings - including transmission and steering warnings - please pull over now. I attempted to exit the freeway on the next ramp, on the I10 Freeway in Claremont, CA on the Monte Vista Exit - but the car completely lost all power and electric (dash and all screens were dark) blocking a traffic lane. Was stranded there for over 45 Minutes until AAA/Highway Patrol were...

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able to obtain a tow truck. Car was towed to dealer and found out it is a known issue with the 48V Alternator System in 2019 Model Year Audis. Found out alternator is unavailable due to supply chain issues and car will be out of service for at least 4 weeks! Per research on Audi Forms, this is a known issue and Audi should be recalling these vehicles and performing the KNOWN software update (TSB Software Update 27-22-45 - Version 527) on all 2019-2020 Audi vehicles with this system. I was in fear of being rear-ended and injured - and to find out this should not have happened is very disappointing. Please require Audi to recall these vehicles and update the software so others are NOT put in this same life threatening situation - and then forced to wait until the vehicle can be fixed - currently at least 4 weeks! It has happened to MANY others - just check the Audi Owner Forums on the internet. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11503807
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle was shuddering and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V155000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11503265
Engine & cooling

2 Days after taking delivery of a 2019 a7, the transmission/sport differential light came on and indicated to shut down car immediately due a transmission problem. The car has under 300 miles on it.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11234199
Engine & cooling

2019 Audi a7: at a stoplight, or stop sign, where there is even the slightest incline, after my 2019 audi a7 has come to a complete stop, and the engine shuts off, when I remove my foot from the brake to engage the gas pedal, the engine does not engage immediately and the car shoots/rolls backwards. The rollback is significant enough that the rear camera turns on. Because of the lapse in time before the engine engages again, I have no control over the vehicle when this happens and am unable to keep it from...

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shooting backwards I've spoken to my sales representative and audi's customer service, and have had the vehicle looked at by technicians at both the fairfield and danbury connecticut audi locations, and have not been given a solution to the problem. In fact, I have been told on several occasions, and have saved voicemails from audi service, that all their vehicles are doing this because of the double-clutch, that it is "completely normal," and that I would just have to adjust my driving. Because I have no control over the car when it does this, and audi is not resolving the issue for me, this is going to leave me open to liability should the car roll/shoot back into any vehicle stopped behind me, or person who may walk behind my car when I am stopped. I am frightened to drive this car for fear of injuring or killing someone, and haven't driven the car in over a month.

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11190060

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