2021 Audi A7: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Audi A7 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 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 2021 model year

12
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Audi A7 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2021 a good year for the A7?

Across the 8 A7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2017) to 41 (2019). With 12 complaints, the 2021 A7 sits about the same asthe 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

engine
6
electrical system
5
back over prevention
2
vehicle speed control
2
fuel/propulsion system
1

Recalls affecting the 2021 A7

seat belts:rear/other:retractor

Campaign 21V606000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Qua

tires

Campaign 22V034000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,

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

suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Campaign 21V295000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5,

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

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