2021 Audi A7 E Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 30, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other A7 E years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Audi A7 E. That is the most of any A7 E model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Audi A7 E problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine2
Electrical System1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine2100%———
Electrical System150%———
Fuel/propulsion System150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 1 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Audi A7 E recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi A7 E.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

At approximately 43,044 miles, my 2021 Audi A7 55 TFSI e quattro (PHEV) was diagnosed with a failed N632 coolant changeover valve — a component of the PHEV thermal management heating circuit. The vehicle has a complete, documented service history with no maintenance gaps. The N632 is an…

Engine · received Apr 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734901

The warning ‘drive system failure’ appears while driving and tells you to stop the car immediately. This happens randomly while driving on a highway. The engine now makes a higher pitched noise and then the transmission will no go into drive it immediately goes into neutral, the car slows down…

Electrical System · received Jul 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11673863

Other Audi A7 E years

2022 A7 E →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 A7 E01
202120

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi A7 E?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Audi A7 E?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 Audi A7 E a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A7 E model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.