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Audi A7

Model years 2007–2025 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2007, 2009, 2017.

138owner complaints
24recall campaigns
12,858service bulletins
19model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’07’10’13’16’19’22’25’07’10’13’16’19’22’25

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2014.

0.0%0.6%1.2%’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’250.7%0.0%0.6%1.2%’12’14’15’18’21’24’250.7%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2025 A7012030 · 0
2024 A7014480 · 0
2023 A7016090 · 0
2022 A7067470 · 0
2021 A76119790 · 0
2020 A72810660 · 0
2019 A743611980 · 0
2018 A7325540 · 0
2017 A7145950 · 0
2016 A71538481 · 0
2015 A7539920 · 0
2014 A711212190 · 0
2013 A719513652 · 1
2012 A730512262 · 2
2011 A7003220 · 0
2010 A7002050 · 0
2009101790 · 0
200800150 · 0
200720880 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system44
  • Engine27
  • Steering18
  • Air bags18
  • Unknown or other16
  • Power train16
  • Fuel/propulsion system16
  • Vehicle speed control12

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 13 A7 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 7 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2021100
2018110
2017110
2016321
2014200
2013220
2012310

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20252025 Audi A7 4 DR AWD——★★★★★—0.0 %
20242024 Audi A7 4 DR AWD——★★★★★—0.0 %
20212021 Audi A7 4 DR AWD——★★★★★—0.0 %
20202020 Audi A7 4 DR AWD——★★★★★—0.0 %
20192019 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20182018 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20172017 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20162016 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20142014 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20132013 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20122012 Audi A7 4 DR AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 14 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.8–11.0 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2025A7 Sportback · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.98.09.6226
2024A7 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.98.09.6225
2023A7 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM711.17.89.6224
2022A7 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM711.17.89.6224
2021A7 Sportback 55 TFSI quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.98.29.7227
2020A7 quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.98.29.7227
2019A7 quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AM710.78.29.6224
2018A7 quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS811.58.210.0235
2017A7 quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS811.58.210.0238
2016A7 quattro TDI (modified) · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS89.46.27.8213
2015A7 quattro TDI (modified) · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS89.86.28.1217
2014A7 quattro TDI (modified) · Mid-size · Diesel3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS89.86.28.1217
2013A7 quattro · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS812.88.811.0253
2012A7 · Mid-size · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS812.98.811.0253

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

546 A7 cars are on the New Zealand register; 67% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2022202
2021303
2020606
201912012
2018411129
2017954
201632626
201544835
201445934
2013781856
20121244569
20111475086
2010303

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

2,151 A7 cars are on Dutch roads; 59% arrived later as imports, and 62 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
202526100%€94,774
20242893%€113,301
20235470%€102,421
20224078%€103,977
202110583%€99,237
202025883%€102,431
201912569%€110,970
201832470%€121,767
20177632%€73,391
201610349%€87,304
201515160%€97,967
20149352%€91,493
201311244%€89,179
201219643%€92,341
201142239%€93,747
20103874%€97,436

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

1,176 A7 cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 32% petrol, 68% diesel; 28% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
202510—
202420—
202322—
20221279,000 km
20215384,000 km
202014096,000 km
201922123,000 km
201851117,000 km
201727143,000 km
201651183,000 km
2015117201,000 km
201479216,000 km
201357236,000 km
2012147250,000 km
2011323263,000 km
201045289,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 308 A7 cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 5 of those collisions were fatal and 60 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
202568116
20245118
202359210
202274015
202156111

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

16,712 A7 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
2025953
202437116
202347516
202244015
202164115
202061318
20191,42458
20181,35450
20171,50540
20162,12480
20151,749107
20141,719110
20131,701139
20121,103153
20111,301261
20109722

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

16,821 A7 cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 84% passed first time, against 75% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202067288%88%28,400 mi
20191,50087%86%39,900 mi
20181,41289%84%47,600 mi
20171,65887%82%57,900 mi
20162,39285%79%68,100 mi
20152,06485%75%77,000 mi
20141,97384%72%86,200 mi
20131,98380%68%97,600 mi
20121,35883%66%109,800 mi
20111,66980%63%114,200 mi
201014082%60%115,300 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaA7All cars, same ages
Tyres7.9%6.2%
Suspension2.5%6.7%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.4%8.6%
Brakes1.8%5.2%
Visibility1.6%4.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.4%2.1%
Body, chassis, structure0.7%2.0%
Identification of the vehicle0.6%0.3%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

87,862 new Audi A7 cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (984), Poland (452), Italy (88).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221,942Germany, Poland, Italy1,919152 (WLTP)193
20212,605Germany, Poland, Belgium1,984121 (WLTP)191
20204,246Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium1,998119 (WLTP)188
20196,880Germany, United Kingdom, Poland1,914185 (WLTP)199
20188,819Germany, United Kingdom, France1,927192 (WLTP)220
20175,103United Kingdom, Germany, France1,899145 (NEDC)200
20167,924Germany, United Kingdom, France1,910—195
20158,988Germany, United Kingdom, France1,912—202
20147,113Germany, United Kingdom, France1,886—193
20137,684Germany, United Kingdom, France1,863—186
20127,010United Kingdom, France, Belgium1,840—176
201116,878Germany, United Kingdom, France1,830—167
20102,670Germany, France, United Kingdom1,843——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

2,387 Audi A7 cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 7.6 l/100 km on the road, against 6.4 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 18% more. Plug-in hybrids use 7.2 l/100 km against 1.5 l/100 km on paper, with 25% of their distance covered with the engine off.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol hybrid7869.98.1+22%34,000 km
Diesel hybrid8587.66.4+18%52,000 km
Plug-in hybrid7437.21.5+372%43,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the diesel hybrid Audi A7 uses 7.6 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,140 litres: €2,583 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.

CountryDiesel hybridPetrol hybridPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€2,583€3,239€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£2,272£2,595£1.75£1.99
France€2,674€3,313€2.23€2.35
Belgium€2,680€2,956€1.99€2.35
Italy€2,559€2,996€2.02€2.24
United States$1,890$1,682$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

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Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the A7 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/04382/25 · Injuries19 Dec 2025 · A6, A7, Q7, Q8

The product has a defect in the buckle and the anchorage of the seat belt, which may result in insufficient restraining effect of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injuries, in particular to the passengers of the front seats. The product does not comply wit…

SR/03985/25 · Fire14 Nov 2025 · A6, A7, Q5

The high-voltage battery’s cell modules could overheat during charging. This may lead to fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate…

SR/00999/25 · Injuries21 Mar 2025 · A6, A7

The vehicles may have been fitted with a damaged module of the passengers airbag, which may impair the restraining effect of the airbag in the event of an accident, posing a risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and ma…

SR/00268/25 · Fire24 Jan 2025 · A6 TFSI-e, A7 TFSI-e, Q5 TFSI-e

During the charging process, the high/voltage battery may overheat due to a defect in the battery modules. This can result in a fire and cause injuries to occupants and bystanders. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surv…

A12/02640/23 · Injuries3 Nov 2023 · A6, A7, RS6, RS7

The front left side airbag is not properly fixed and the seat may cause the area covered by the airbag to move slightly. As a result, the protective effect of the airbag is reduced, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not com…

A12/00504/22 · Injuries1 Apr 2022 · A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, e-tron

Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if worn down to its carcass may suffer a sudden loss of pressure. This can lead to loss of traction and may affect vehicle handling, increasing the …

A12/01220/21 · Environment20 Aug 2021 · A6, Q5, A8, Q7, A7, A5, A4

The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorised by the competent authorities. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, a…

INFO/00138/21 · Injuries9 Jul 2021 · A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8, E-TRON

The nuts on the eccentric bolt of the rear-axle spring-link control arm may break due to stress corrosion.As a result, the rear axle could move in the wrong direction, in an uncontrollable manner at high speeds.

A12/00752/21 · Injuries4 Jun 2021 · A4, A5, A6, A7

The vehicles may be fitted with a towbar with a swivel mechanism that may have a defective locking pin.As a result, the pin could break while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

A12/00615/21 · Injuries7 May 2021 · A6, A7

Due manufacturing defect in the instrument panel, the deployment of the airbag could be impeded.This could impair its protective potential and could lead to plastic parts become detached when the airbag is activated, increasing the risk of injury in the event …

INFO/00089/21 · Injuries16 Apr 2021 · A6, A7, A8, Q7, Q8

Faulty crash sensors for the airbag restraint systems may have been installed in both the front doors.This could impair the protective effect of the side airbags, head airbags and/or belt tensioners, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

A12/01401/20 · Fire23 Oct 2020 · A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5

Moisture can ingress into the belt starter generator, generating short-circuits.This can lead to local overheating of the component, increasing risk of fire.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

24 campaigns cover the A7; the latest 12 are below.

26V125000 · Lane departure4 Mar 2026 · 2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

25V900000 · Back over prevention19 Dec 2025 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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."

25V201000 · Electrical system31 Mar 2025 · 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.

24V898000 · Electrical system27 Nov 2024 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

23V842000 · Electrical system13 Dec 2023 · 2021, 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

23V601000 · Service brakes, hydraulic25 Aug 2023 · 2019, 2020, 2021

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.

22V861000 · Electrical system21 Nov 2022 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.

22V806000 · Equipment26 Oct 2022 · 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V742000 · Back over prevention5 Oct 2022 · 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V155000 · Electrical system14 Mar 2022 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.

22V034000 · Tires26 Jan 2022 · 2020, 2021

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.

21V606000 · Seat belts5 Aug 2021 · 2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

NHTSA recalls