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 undisclosed shop, but the issue persists. The general manager, Karl Albright, refused to acknowledge our concerns. The car has been on the lot for 60+ days, and selling it in this condition is dangerous. The general manager tried to hide the fact that the car had been on the lot so long. I request that authorities review this vehicle before it is sold.
The worst 2015 Audi A7 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Steering1
Recalls 3
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
- Risk
- The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
Recall number 18V862000 · Recall details
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Recall number 18V370000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
Recall number 17V293000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Audi A7 1,102
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction...
- This bulletin provides informaiton on the use of the PICO-NVH tool (VAS 611 015).
- This bulletin proides service information when there is a prompt to take over the steering wheel (hands...
- This bulletin provides information when the starter battery is discharged or malfunctioning.
- This bulletin provides information to aid in diagnosing the vehicle locking system.
- This bulletin provides information when the engine is not runing smoothly; all gas engines.
- This bulletin provides information on VIN plates, Safety Certification labels, and ordering procedures.
- This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has...
- This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
2015 Audi A7 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Diesel | AWD | 24 | 38 | 29 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 |
What 2015 Audi A7 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger seat air bag sensor goes on and off repeatedly, even when an adult sits in the seat, the airbag says it is off, then goes on, then goes off and on and on I have found that audi a7 2015 has been recalled for this issue but when I check with audi service they say my model is not recalled. I have the issue and my passengers lives are at stake. This is an $80,000 car that is 5 years old, this should not be happening and is the exact issue that has been recalled for my model, year and make. Why is my car not recalled?? Please help me with this recall, the current recall you have is not comprehensive enough and lives are at stake, audi will not help they deny it and are requiring me to pay over $2000 to fix their fault airbags which you have already said is recalled.
Takata recall I'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time I turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and I think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.
Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 audis and they are on their 5th version of the defectiuve tensioner. Supposedly corrected the issue with latest version. Clearly thats not the case. Spoke with dealer service manager and audi owne care and got the run around. Planning on opting out if need and file seperatly for 3.0 owners.
Brake rotors warp easily causing vibration. The dealer tells me they are aware of this. They agreed to pay half of the $1200 cost to repair them. Audi forums have numerous posts on this yet audi doesn't take 100% responsibility for repairs. My car had only 19000 miles when I purchased it so it occurred sometime before that. According to the forums warping has occurred as early as 12000 miles.
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Questions about the 2015 Audi A7
Is the 2015 Audi A7 reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2015 Audi A7, fewer than a typical A7 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Audi A7?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Audi A7 have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system and air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi A7 get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Audi A7 range from 21 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl diesel, AWD) gets 24 city and 38 highway.
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