Model year
2016 Audi A7
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 15 complaints for the 2016 Audi A7 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (7), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (2), STEERING (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 24–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 30 complaints
- 2013 19 complaints
- 2014 11 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 15 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 3 complaints
- 2019 43 complaints
- 2020 2 complaints
- 2021 6 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
Recalls
19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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…
17V293000 · May 1, 2017
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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…
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A7 quattro · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| A7 quattro · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 25 | 38 | 30 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Audi A7 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.