2019 Audi A7: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Audi A7 has 41 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. 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.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

41
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Audi A7 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2019 a good year for the A7?

Across the 8 A7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 41 (2019). With 41 complaints, the 2019 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.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
24
engine
8
power train
8
fuel/propulsion system
5
vehicle speed control
4

Recalls affecting the 2019 A7

air bags

Campaign 21V159000

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 m

electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

Campaign 22V155000

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 inacc

electrical system

Campaign 22V861000

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 caus

service brakes, hydraulic:fluid

Campaign 23V601000

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

What owners say across generations

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.

  • Higher maintenance and repair costs compared to mainstream brands. Labor and part costs at dealerships are noted as expensive. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Water pump and PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve failure. Common replacement items typically needed between 60,000-100,000 miles (97,000-161,000 km). Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the A7. See the full A7 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used A7 listings typically run $15,479–$28,314 across 2012 to 2023 model years.

Other A7 model years

Compare every A7 year side by side to see how 2019 ranks against the rest.

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