The 2012 Audi A7 has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering. Owners most often flag higher maintenance and repair costs compared to mainstream brands. labor and part costs at dealerships are noted as expensive. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Audi A7 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 A7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 41 (2019). With 30 complaints, the 2012 A7 sits abovethe model's median of 12.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 18V370000Volkswagen 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 t…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 17V781000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Campaign 16V646000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Campaign 15V019000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injecti…
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment regarding the driving experience, design, and long-term reliability of the 3.0-liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine (3.0T) and 3.0-liter TDI diesel powertrains.
Owner insights cover all generations of the A7. See the full A7 owner picture and every model year.
Used A7 listings typically run $15,479–$28,314 across 2012 to 2023 model years.
Compare every A7 year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.