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2020 Audi A7: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A7, most recently filed December 2025. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 8campaigns 2 electrical · 2 air bag · 1 rear camera Source: NHTSA Complaints 2filed Owner reports, 2012–2021 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 24mpg combined $2,721/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 3 L 6-cyl· Automatic EPA-listed configuration Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi A7. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V900000 Filed Dec 19, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
58.2% repairedof 356,894 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V900000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V601000 Filed Aug 25, 2023

Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap

Service brakes, hydraulic · fluid
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Consequence
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
94.6% repairedof 7,499 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V601000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V861000 Filed Nov 21, 2022

Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power

Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Consequence
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
96% repairedof 50,883 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V861000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V155000 Filed Mar 14, 2022

Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading

Electrical system · instrument panel · fuel gauge · fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Consequence
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
95.7% repairedof 47,238 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V155000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V034000 Filed Jan 26, 2022

Rear Axle May Be Misaligned

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
Consequence
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
98.5% repairedof 31,058 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V034000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V295000 Filed Apr 26, 2021

Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
98.7% repairedof 40,993 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V295000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V159000 Filed Mar 10, 2021

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Consequence
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
97.4% repairedof 3,421 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V159000
Listed for 2020 Audi A7. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V274000 Filed May 13, 2020

Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.
98.7% repairedof 153 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V274000

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Owner complaints (2)

2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi A7, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2020 compares with other A7 years

Best and worst A7 years →
30 19 11 5 15 1 3 43 2 6
2012201320142015201620172018201920202021
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 24 mpg combined

24
mpg combined
22
city
29
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,400
CO₂ tailpipe
364 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,721per year
$227per month
625gallons a year

Miles ÷ 24 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2020 Audi A7 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 29 / 24$3,400364

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which A7 years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2021 Audi A7 report6 complaints · 11 campaigns →2019 Audi A7 report43 complaints · 6 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2020 Audi A7 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A7 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 25V900000 (rear camera), 23V601000 (brake), 22V861000 (electrical), 22V155000 (electrical), 22V034000 (tire), 21V295000 (suspension), 21V159000 (air bag), 20V274000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2020 Audi A7 problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2020 Audi A7 get?

EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 22 city, 29 highway and 24 combined mpg.

How does the 2020 A7 compare with other years?

Among the 2012–2021 Audi A7 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2019 the most (43). The 2020 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

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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