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Audi A7 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns across the Audi A7, 2007–2021. Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most (43) and the 2009 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls24campaignsCovering 2007–2021 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints138filedOwner reports across 12 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy25mpg combined2025 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Audi A7 complaints by model year

138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2 1 530 519 211 35 315 41 23 643 82 116
200720092012201320142015201620172018201920202021
20072 20091 201230 201319 201411 20155 201615 20171 20183 201943 20202 20216
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2009 · 1 complaints
  • 2017 · 1 complaints
  • 2007 · 2 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2019 · 43 complaints
  • 2012 · 30 complaints
  • 2013 · 19 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2012–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Audi A7 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
Electrical system 67101012422
Engine 4521110903
Steering 6421200300
Air bags 7201700000
Power train 4300100800
Unknown or other 3400002700
Fuel/propulsion system 2140210500
Vehicle speed control 5020000401

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Audi A7 recalls (24)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one A7 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Audi A7
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V125000Mar 4, 2026Lane Departure Warning Deactivated201950%
25V900000Dec 19, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112019–202558.2%
25V201000Mar 31, 2025Instrument Panel Display Failure202182.1%
24V898000Nov 27, 2024High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire2022—
23V842000Dec 13, 2023Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat2021, 202288.5%
23V601000Aug 25, 2023Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap2019, 2020, 202194.6%
22V861000Nov 21, 2022Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power2019–202296%
22V806000Oct 26, 2022Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111202293%
22V742000Oct 5, 2022Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111202195.2%
22V155000Mar 14, 2022Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading2019–202295.7%
22V034000Jan 26, 2022Rear Axle May Be Misaligned2020, 202198.5%
21V606000Aug 5, 2021Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208202198.5%
21V295000Apr 26, 2021Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break2020, 202198.7%
21V159000Mar 10, 2021Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly2019, 2020, 202197.4%
20V274000May 13, 2020Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag202098.7%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201222 mpg
201321 mpg
201421–29 mpg
201521–29 mpg
201624–30 mpg
201724 mpg
201823 mpg
201925 mpg
202024 mpg
202124–29 mpg
202224–27 mpg
202324 mpg
202425 mpg
202525 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2021 Audi A7 report6 complaints · 11 campaigns →2020 Audi A7 report2 complaints · 8 campaigns →2019 Audi A7 report43 complaints · 6 campaigns →Every Audi modelAudi models →

Audi A7 FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi A7 had?

NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi A7 model year from 2007 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Audi A7 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (43) and the 2009 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Audi A7 problems?

Across the 2012–2021 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, engine, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Audi A7 get?

EPA rates the 2025 Audi A7 at 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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