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Audi A7 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 10 model years, NHTSA lists 49 recalls and 134 owner complaints for the Audi A7. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Audi A7 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi A7 | 11 | 8 | |
| 2020 Audi A7 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2019 Audi A7 | 6 | 43 | |
| 2018 Audi A7 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 Audi A7 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2016 Audi A7 | 3 | 15 | |
| 2015 Audi A7 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2014 Audi A7 | 2 | 11 | |
| 2013 Audi A7 | 5 | 19 | |
| 2012 Audi A7 | 5 | 30 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Audi models.
Audi A7: questions owners ask
Which Audi A7 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Audi A7 model years with the most are the 2019 (43), 2012 (30) and 2013 (19). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Audi A7 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2017 (1), 2020 (2) and 2015 (5), out of 9 model years from 2012 to 2021. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Audi A7 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 Audi A7 model years, 49 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2021 (11), 2020 (8) and 2019 (6). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Audi A7 years have the most stalling complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Audi A7 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2019 (9) and 2012 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
How often does the Audi A7 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Audi A7's first-time failure rate ranged from 11% for cars first registered in 2018 to 19.8% for 2011, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, suspension, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.