2014 Audi A7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A7 years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A7. That ranks 5th out of 16 A7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 24,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Audi A7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 36% | 24,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 2 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 117,235 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Audi A7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: 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 cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
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.
Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: [redacted]…
Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had to get towed. Next day added a gallon of gas, was able to start car, but immediately seen fuel…
Driving on the freeway and all of a sudden steering wheel stops working gets so stiff the electrical steering wheel colum componet stops working.just about crashed. Thank goodness no one in freeway. Tps lights goes on. Payed all the diagnoises and says weeks to order the part. Says don't drive. Red…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving 71-72 MPH, he heard a gunshot like sound and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. The contact stated that shattered pieces of the sunroof glass panel fell onto his lap as the shade guard was partially open. The contact did not…
Other Audi A7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 A7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 A7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 A7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 A7 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 A7 | 6 | 11 |
| 2020 A7 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 A7 | 43 | 6 |
| 2018 A7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 A7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 A7 | 15 | 3 |
| 2015 A7 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 | 11 | 2 |
| 2013 A7 | 19 | 5 |
| 2012 A7 | 30 | 5 |
| 2009 A7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 A7 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A7?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, steering problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Audi A7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Audi A7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other A7 model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.