2015 Audi A7: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 5 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes; the 2017 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Takata recall I'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time I turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and I think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2019
“Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 audis and they are on their 5th version of the defectiuve tensioner. Supposedly corrected the issue with latest version. Clearly thats not the case. Spoke with dealer service manager and audi owne care and got the run around. Planning on opting out if need and file seperatly for 3.0 owners.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2018
“Brake rotors warp easily causing vibration. The dealer tells me they are aware of this. They agreed to pay half of the $1200 cost to repair them. Audi forums have numerous posts on this yet audi doesn't take 100% responsibility for repairs. My car had only 19000 miles when I purchased it so it occurred sometime before that. According to the forums warping has occurred as early as 12000 miles.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2017
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
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Is the 2015 Audi A7 reliable?
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Audi A7. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2015 Audi A7 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:side/window. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.