Audi A7 Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Audi A7 years to avoid

No model year of the Audi A7 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2025	-	1			1	0
2021	-	6	Engine		11	0	Fewest complaints
2020	-	2	Electrical		8	0
2019	-	43	Electrical	4,000	6	0
2018	-	3	Brakes		2	0
2017	-	1	Brakes		4	0
2016	-	15	Airbags	20,000	3	1
2015	-	5	Brakes		3	0	Fewest complaints
2014	-	11	Fuel system	40,000	2	0	Fewest complaints
2013	-	19	Electrical	65,402	5	2
2012	-	30	Airbags	94,291	5	2
2009	-	1	Fuel system		0	0
2007	-	2	Airbags		0	0

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Audi A7 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi A7 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi A7?

2015, 2021 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 11).

What is the most common problem with the Audi A7?

Electrical, with 44 complaints across all years, followed by engine (30) and fuel system (19).

How many recalls does the Audi A7 have?

24 recalls between 2007 and 2025. The 2021 model year has the most, with 11.

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