2017 Audi A7 reliability
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A7 over 10 years — 0 per year. The other A7 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Fuel rail, Occupant classification, and Side and window.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (1 of 1), then Fuel and propulsion system (1) and Service brakes (1).
The 2016 A7 has 15 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Audi A7. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (4)
Complaints by component (1 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"THE AUTOMATIC START/STOP FUEL-SAVING ENGINE FEATURE ENGAGES PREMATURELY, BEFORE THE VEHICLE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN ARTIFICIALLY AND AGGRESSIVELY APPLIED TO…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| A7 quattro | 3L, 6-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
Specs and fitment
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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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Audi A7 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi A7 over 10 years — 0 per year. The other A7 years sit at about the same rate: their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Fuel rail, Occupant classification, and Side and window.
What are common problems with a 2017 Audi A7?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (1 of 1), then Fuel and propulsion system (1) and Service brakes (1).
Is the 2017 Audi A7 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 A7 has 15 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Audi A7 been recalled?
The 2017 Audi A7 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Audi A7?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Audi A7 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Audi A7 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Audi A7 is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
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.