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Audi A7 Sportback

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

136

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

4,014

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

6

Crashes

5

Fires

3

Top reported issues — Audi A7 Sportback

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Operating state

40

Reporting mechanism

40

Condition issue

34

Performance issue

24

Engine behavior

20

Driver assistance issue

18

Fluid issue

18

Safety restraint issue

17

Steering behavior

12

Braking behavior

10

Noise

9

Thermal issue

8

Electrical issue

7

Smell

6

Vibration/harshness

6

Access/entry issue

5

Infotainment behavior

5

Powering on/off behavior

5

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

5

Electrified system issue

3

Starting behavior

3

Ride/handling behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 AUDI A7 E

Filed Apr 30, 2026


At approximately 43,044 miles, my 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e quattro (PHEV) was diagnosed with a failed N632 coolant changeover valve — a component of the PHEV thermal management heating circuit. The vehicle has a complete, documented service history with no maintenance gaps. The N632 is an electronically controlled valve that routes coolant between the combustion and hybrid/electric circuits and is essential for cabin heating in EV mode, battery pre-conditioning, and engine warm-up. Failure of…

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Apr 22, 2026


The following issues started in September 2024, however, they continue to be a problem and safety concerns. 1. The all doors of this vehicle has complications with opening as the lock and latch assembly fails. This causes issues with the doors locking or opening appropriately. It also causes central locking error code to be alerted. REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER FRONT DOOR LOCK/LATCH ASSEMBLY DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE INTERNAL OF LATCH MECHANISM NOT ALLOWING INTERIOR HANDLE/CABLE TO REACH CLOSED…

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Apr 7, 2026


Component: Backup camera Issue: Recall cannot be completed Status: Manufacturer requires customer-paid repair before completing safety recall (90TV), leaving safety defect unresolved.

2021 AUDI A7

Filed Apr 5, 2026


The first time, while driving at 50-55mph, the engine decelerated suddenly. After about 10-15 seconds struggles with the gas pedal and brake pedal, the car accelerated normally. I pulled safely to side of the road to shut off the engine and start again. Things seemed to work like normal. The control panels did not show any warning signs. The second and third times (couple weeks later), while driving around 40-45mph, the engine decelerated suddenly again. After some struggles like I did the…

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Mar 26, 2026


In January 2026 I received a recall notice (NHSTA # 25V900) from Audi USA regarding a potential malfunction in the rear-view camera system of my 2019 Audi A7. The notice stated this would be corrected by a dealer of my choice making a software update, and that the work would take a maximum of one-half day. On February 25, 2026, I delivered my vehicle to Audi Richmond, Richmond, VA, where I had purchased the vehicle new. On that date, it had approximately 34,000 miles on it. The service…

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Feb 13, 2026


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 has been out of service for a cumulative total of approximately twenty-four (24) days. Audi and the…

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Jan 23, 2026


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.

2015 AUDI A7

Filed Dec 17, 2025


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…

2021 AUDI A7

Filed Dec 14, 2025


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.

2021 AUDI A7 E

Filed Jul 16, 2025


The warning ‘drive system failure’ appears while driving and tells you to stop the car immediately. This happens randomly while driving on a highway. The engine now makes a higher pitched noise and then the transmission will no go into drive it immediately goes into neutral, the car slows down and you must pull over as you have no control over the car. The gas doesn’t work. There are so many alerts that pop up with a malfunction- parking brake, transmission, distance warning, audi presense…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.