Audi A7 years to avoid and best years
Newer Audi A7 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (43 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints), 2017 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints). The 2025 Audi A7 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints. On the 2019 Audi A7, 11 of 43 complaints name Electrical system.
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Audi A7 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi A7. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 25 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 25 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 24 |
| 2022 → | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | 25.5 |
| 2021 → | 1 | 6 | 11 | Engine | 26.5 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 0 | 2 | 8 | Electrical system | 24 |
| 2019 → Most | 4 | 43 | 6 | Electrical system | 25 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23 |
| 2017 → Fewest | 0 | 1 | 4 | Service brakes, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system | 24 |
| 2016 → | 2 | 15 | 3 | Air bags | 27 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 5 | 3 | Service brakes | 25 |
| 2014 → | 0 | 11 | 2 | Fuel and propulsion system | 25 |
| 2013 → | 1 | 19 | 5 | Steering | 21 |
| 2012 → | 1 | 30 | 5 | Air bags | 22 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback (Sportback)
- Oil
- 5W-40 or 5W-30 (C7 gasoline; capacity about 6.8–7.2 qt with filter)
- Tire size
- 255/40R19 or 265/35R20 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V-646 covers certain 2012-2013 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles: an under-hood fuel hose may degrade and leak fuel. The campaign lists 28,249 vehicles; dealers replace the under-hood fuel pump and hose. Recall 17V-781 covers certain 2012-2014 A6 and A7 vehicles: a fuel line compression point can weaken and leak (48,693 vehicles); dealers replace the fuel line. Recall 18V-370 covers certain 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan vehicles (and S6/S7/RS7) with basic seats: stress or wear of the front-passenger body-sensing mat may cause the air bag to deploy incorrectly. That multi-model campaign lists 139,249 vehicles; dealers install a PODS repair kit.
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- Body styles
- Hatchback (Sportback)
- Oil
- 0W-20 (common US fills; ~5.5 qt with filter on typical gasoline) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/45R19, 255/40R20 or 255/35R21 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-295 covers certain 2020-2021 Audi A7 vehicles among many other Audi models (including Q7, Q8, A6, A8, and others): dealers replace lock nuts and, if necessary, associated bolts on the affected assembly. The multi-model campaign lists 40,993 vehicles. Recall 19V-035 also includes certain 2016-2018 A7 vehicles (with Q7/A6/A8): the left and right fuel rails may leak fuel (74,881 vehicles across those models); dealers replace both fuel rails.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A7 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 5 complaints), 2017 at 0 (from 1 complaint), and 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints).
Which Audi A7 year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (43 complaints). On the 2019 Audi A7, 11 of 43 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Audi A7 owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Audi A7 years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Audi A7 years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Audi A7 is too early to compare, at 0 per year so far, from 0 complaints.
What engine oil does an Audi A7 use?
C7 gasoline models commonly list 5W-40 or 5W-30; later C8 models commonly list 0W-20 (~5.5 qt on typical fills)—confirm the manual for your engine.
What tire sizes does an Audi A7 use?
C7 packages commonly include 255/40R19 and 265/35R20; C8 packages commonly include 245/45R19, 255/40R20, and 255/35R21.