2019 Audi A7 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Audi A7 has 43 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 4 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 A7 years on this site. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Lane departure, software, Camera, and Hydraulic brakes, fluid.

2012 Audi A7 — Photo by Matti Blume, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (24 of 43), then Engine (9) and Powertrain (8). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 A7 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

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 2019 Audi A7. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (6)

Recall lane departure, software 2026-03-04 · NHTSA campaign 26V125000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.

Remedy Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V900000

Summary 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."

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 NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Recall hydraulic brakes, fluid 2023-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 23V601000

Summary 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.

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 Electrical system 2022-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 22V861000

Summary 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.

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 electrical system, instrument panel, fuel gauge, fuel level sensor 2022-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V155000

Summary 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.

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 Air bags 2021-03-10 · NHTSA campaign 21V159000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (43 total)

Electrical system

Engine

Powertrain

Fuel and propulsion system

Speed control

Steering

Structure

Back-over prevention

Service brakes

Visibility and wipers

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Engine and engine cooling

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Parking brake

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated the engine had been overheating, and the contact had to pull over to add coolant to the coolant reservoir before continuing to drive. The failure became more…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-07-21
"The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-27 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message "Engine…"
Engine · filed 2026-07-13
"The car shut-off on three separate occasions while driving on [XXX] in Wesley Chapel, FL (twice) and once while traveling south on [XXX] in Orlando. There were multiple warning lamps and messages and I am requesting the…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-07-01
"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…"
Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-22
"Component: Backup camera Issue: Recall cannot be completed Status: Manufacturer requires customer-paid repair before completing safety recall (90TV), leaving safety defect unresolved."
Unknown or other · filed 2026-04-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 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
A7 quattro	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-wheel drive	22	29	25 MPG	$3200

Specs and fitment

C8 second generation, 2019–present

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Audi A7 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Audi A7?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (24 of 43), then Engine (9) and Powertrain (8). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2019 Audi A7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 A7 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2020 has 2 complaints, 0 per year. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has more complaints per year than the 2020.

Has the 2019 Audi A7 been recalled?

The 2019 Audi A7 has 6 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 2019 Audi A7?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the 2019 Audi A7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Audi A7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Audi A7 is 25 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.