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2020 Audi A7 problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Audi A7 is electrical system. It has fewer complaints than a typical A7 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service bulletins
1,3472 warranty
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2020 Audi A7 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    2

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    2

Recalls 8

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported December 19, 2025 · 356,894 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 23, 2025.

Recall number 25V900000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidReported August 25, 2023 · 7,499 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Risk
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.

Recall number 23V601000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported November 21, 2022 · 50,883 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.

Recall number 22V861000 · Recall details

Electrical system: instrument panel: fuel gauge: fuel level float/sensor/sending unitReported March 14, 2022 · 47,238 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Recall number 22V155000 · Recall details

TiresReported January 26, 2022 · 31,058 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V‑295 (42L1) were performed.
Risk
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Recall number 22V034000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported April 26, 2021 · 40,993 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Recall number 21V295000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported March 10, 2021 · 3,421 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Risk
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.

Recall number 21V159000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator moduleReported May 13, 2020 · 153 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.
Risk
In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panels, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑822‑2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 70H6.

Recall number 20V274000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Audi A7 1,347

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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2020 Audi A7 crash test ratings

Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Audi A7 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWDPhrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.5Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Audi A7 4 DR AWDPhrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.5Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

2020 Audi A7 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.0L 6‑cyl HybridAWD222924

What 2020 Audi A7 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 21, 2023 · Electrical · NJ

Electrical system malfunction during driving with multiple failures following after that. I managed to get the car in a safe area so I could get towed and not cause a dangerous situation on the road. This is a known issue with Audi’s with mild hybrid system where the 48v generator/alternator fails. The car goes in limp mode and causes a dangerous situation for driver and passengers if not able to steer the car off the highway. Audi has confirmed the issue with the 48v generator, but there is no recall for these vehicles despite Audi knowing this can cause dangerous situations on the road during a failure of this type. The car cannot be driven now until a replacement part comes in (lead time around 3 months).

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Electrical · OH

The charging pad caused the iphone to overheat and go into thermal protection mode. I have read this is a commoin occurrence with this vehicle.

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Questions about the 2020 Audi A7

Is the 2020 Audi A7 reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Audi A7, fewer than a typical A7 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Audi A7?

Electrical system, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2020 Audi A7 have?

8 recalls, covering back over prevention, service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.

Is the 2020 Audi A7 safe in a crash?

The 2020 Audi A7 was crash tested, but no overall score was published. Partial scores: side 5 out of 5.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Audi A7 get?

Official estimates for the 2020 Audi A7 range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl hybrid, AWD) gets 22 city and 29 highway.

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