2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 Problems & Issues

2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 Problems & Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls18 recalls

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

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."

Campaign #22V80600026/10/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Campaign #22V86100021/11/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

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.

Campaign #22V15500014/03/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

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.

Campaign #23V84200013/12/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

Campaign #24V89800027/11/2024

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What are the most common Audi A7 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 2019-2022 Audi A7 Gateway Recall 90V2 / NHTSA 22V861, 2022 Audi A7 E Battery Recall 93AA / NHTSA 25V080, 2019-2020 Audi A7 Starter-Alternator Service Action 27BQ. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Audi A7 reliable?

The 2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: 2019-2022 Audi A7 Gateway Recall 90V2 / NHTSA 22V861 and 2022 Audi A7 E Battery Recall 93AA / NHTSA 25V080. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Audi A7 is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Audi A7. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 with 4 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 2019-2022 Audi A7 2019-2022 Audi A7 Gateway Recall 90V2 / NHTSA 22V861?

NHTSA campaign 22V861 / Audi 90V2 covers certain 2019-2022 A7 vehicles. Liquid spilled on the rear seat can reach the gateway-control module, interrupt communication among control units and trigger an emergency operating mode that suddenly reduces engine power. Eligibility is VIN… Severity: high.

What is the 2022 Audi A7 2022 Audi A7 E Battery Recall 93AA / NHTSA 25V080?

NHTSA campaign 25V080 / Audi 93AA covers certain 2022 A7 E plug-in hybrid vehicles whose high-voltage battery may overheat, increasing fire risk. This current campaign expands and replaces NHTSA 24V898. Audi uses diagnostic software and available online vehicle data to identify b… Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2020 Audi A7 2019-2020 Audi A7 Starter-Alternator Service Action 27BQ?

Audi service action 27BQ covers certain 2019-2020 A7 vehicles in the United States and Canada. A defective starter-alternator may prevent the start/stop system from working and can increase emissions. This is a VIN-specific service action; it does not establish the former broad M… Severity: medium.

What is the 2012-2015 Audi A7 2012-2015 Audi A7 Cold-Start Rattle TSB 2039995/2?

Audi TSB 2039995/2 applies to 2012-2015 A7 vehicles with the 3.0 TFSI engine when a rattle lasts about one to three seconds on the first start of the day. Audi attributes the supported sound to one or both upper timing-chain tensioners and states that this brief condition does no… Severity: low.

2012-2015, 2019-2022 Audi A7 Problems & Issues

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2019-2022 Audi A7: 2019-2022 Audi A7 Gateway Recall 90V2 / NHTSA 22V861#

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2012-2015 Audi A7: 2012-2015 Audi A7 Cold-Start Rattle TSB 2039995/2#

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What are the most common Audi A7 problems?

Is the Audi A7 reliable?

What year Audi A7 is the most reliable?

What is the 2019-2022 Audi A7 2019-2022 Audi A7 Gateway Recall 90V2 / NHTSA 22V861?

What is the 2022 Audi A7 2022 Audi A7 E Battery Recall 93AA / NHTSA 25V080?

What is the 2019-2020 Audi A7 2019-2020 Audi A7 Starter-Alternator Service Action 27BQ?

What is the 2012-2015 Audi A7 2012-2015 Audi A7 Cold-Start Rattle TSB 2039995/2?