https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Audi A7. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:07:30 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2176716 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 Audi A7 was brought to Audi Dallas on January 20, 2026, for a manufacturer safety recall involving a software update (Recall 90TV / NHTSA 25V900). During or immediately following the recall repair, the vehicle developed persistent safety system failures, including rear backup camera malfunction and repeated safety warning alerts. As a result of these recall-related failures, the vehicle h https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2176717 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 Audi A7 was brought to Audi Dallas on January 20, 2026, for a manufacturer safety recall involving a software update (Recall 90TV / NHTSA 25V900). During or immediately following the recall repair, the vehicle developed persistent safety system failures, including rear backup camera malfunction and repeated safety warning alerts. As a result of these recall-related failures, the vehicle h https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2176718 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2019 Audi A7 was brought to Audi Dallas on January 20, 2026, for a manufacturer safety recall involving a software update (Recall 90TV / NHTSA 25V900). During or immediately following the recall repair, the vehicle developed persistent safety system failures, including rear backup camera malfunction and repeated safety warning alerts. As a result of these recall-related failures, the vehicle h https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2169466 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The tailgate lifting mechanism consistently creaks and groans and rubs against the body panel due to insufficient lift balance from both mechanisms. as a result, Ive already had to replace the lift rods once. I used OEM parts and the exact same thing is happening again. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-a7-2021 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-a7-2020 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#recall-25V900000-audi-audi-a7-2019 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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." https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2158387 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My husband test drove a 2015 Audi A7 Prestige at National City Auto Center, 1800 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950. The brakes are unsafe: the pedal goes all of the way to the floor and the car does not stop immediately when pushed. Front brakes are new, rear brakes are extremely worn, and brake fluid is extremely full. The dealership provided an inspection check list from an undisclose https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2157156 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water pump design failure caused a leak of coolant into vacuum lines preventing coolant from cooling engine and causing immediate overheating. Known issue previous class action lawsuit. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2107900 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2019 Audi A7 VIN: [XXX] 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) https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2107901 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2019 Audi A7 VIN: [XXX] 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) https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2107902 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 2019 Audi A7 VIN: [XXX] 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) https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2096549 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware version: H12 Faults: U011500 - Lost Com https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2096550 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware version: H12 Faults: U011500 - Lost Com https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2089503 Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recall completed TWICE but manufacturer cannot keep their information updated correctly and claims the recall is open and WILL NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK AT ANY DEALERSHIP! https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2079184 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had to get towed. Next day added a gallon of gas, was able to start car, but immediately seen fuel spraying and leaking in engine, possibly from injectors, vacuum. Haven’t gotten repaired yet as I am tr https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#recall-25V201000-audi-audi-a7-2021 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2050964 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I’m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I’m concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2023787 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-2009659 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Component/System Malfunction: The engine control unit fails, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving. This component is available for inspection. Safety Risk: The sudden shutdown poses severe risks. It happened on local roads and highways at speeds over 65 mph, creating immediate danger. Reproduction and Confirmation: The problem has been reproduced but not resolved by Audi Col https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1982191 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel stopped operating and the "Do Not Drive Vehicle, Steering Defective" message was displayed. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot where the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle need https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1981202 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Internal engine oil leak https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1980617 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1980618 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1980619 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT My 2018 Audi A7 auto start / stop system has a very noticeable violent jerk when the engine restarts or I let off the brake. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1971570 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT In five years I have had my windshield chip or crack four times. Replacement is a pain and expensive. It seems the design is far too susceptible to breakage and is unsafe. https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1971234 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1971235 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1971236 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7 https://plaincars.com/make/audi-a7#complaint-1950735 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Dashboard stated “Electrical Malfunction” and yellow battery icon was illuminated. Eventually, the battery icon flashed red and message was to pull over immediately. The A7 was towed to an Audi dealership and the issue diagnosed as a “catastrophic generator failure”.