2019 Audi A7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (10) · Engine (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (4)
Safety recalls (6)
Lane Departure:software 2026-03-04 · campaign 26V125000 · 1,620 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-12-19 · campaign 25V900000 · 356,894 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid 2023-08-25 · campaign 23V601000 · 7,499 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2022-11-21 · campaign 22V861000 · 50,883 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/Sensor/Sending Unit 2022-03-14 · campaign 22V155000 · 47,238 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags 2021-03-10 · campaign 21V159000 · 3,421 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,441)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Electrical System 2026-09-23 · TSB_2063336_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when dtc c12bff0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2065871_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides informaiton when dtc b200ff0 is stored.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,441 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50,000 mi“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 persistent within the last 2 months. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that there was coolant leaking into the engi…”
2026-07-13 · Engine“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 malfunction" was displayed. the vehicle then restarted independently, but the message remained displayed. the vehicle was taken to the…”
2026-07-01 · Electrical System“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 bsg be replaced on this vehicle and the dealership refuses to replace it, although there is a manufacturer recall on this part th…”
2026-04-22 · Unknown Or Other“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 causes issues with the doors locking or opening appropriately. it also causes central locking error code to be alerted. replacement of …”
2026-04-07 · Unknown Or Other“component: backup camera issue: recall cannot be completed status: manufacturer requires customer-paid repair before completing safety recall (90tv), leaving safety defect unresolved.…”
2026-03-26 · Unknown Or Other“in january 2026 i received a recall notice (nhsta # 25v900) from audi usa regarding a potential malfunction in the rear-view camera system of my 2019 audi a7. the notice stated this would be corrected by a dealer of my choice making a software update, and that the work would take a maximum of one-half day. on february 25, 2026, i delivered my veh…”
2026-02-13 · Visibility/Wiper“my 2019 audi a7 was brought to audi dallas on january 20, 2026, for a manufacturer safety recall involving a software update (recall 90tv / nhtsa 25v900). during or immediately following the recall repair, the vehicle developed persistent safety system failures, including rear backup camera malfunction and repeated safety warning alerts. as a resu…”
2026-01-23 · Structure:body“the tailgate lifting mechanism consistently creaks and groans and rubs against the body panel due to insufficient lift balance from both mechanisms. as a result, ive already had to replace the lift rods once. i used oem parts and the exact same thing is happening again. …”
2025-07-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2019 audi a7 vin: [xxx] mileage: 53336 fuel pump and starter battery failure car stalls during operation. confirmed by tyson audi dealer wants to charge me for the repair of the said parts. warning light appeared, then went off. vehicle was taken to dealership. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(…”
2024-09-10 · Engine“2019 audi a7: water pump failed. audi dealership diagnosed and replaced the water pump. car overheated - warning light came on - and i drove it to the nearest audi dealership. i was on a road trip and 800 miles from home when water pump failed. repairs cost $1950 and took 5 days to complete costing another $1000 in hotel and food expenses plus ru…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.