2015 Audi A7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other A7 years
- Not enough data 7th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Audi A7. That ranks 7th out of 16 A7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 19,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Audi A7 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.
Risk: The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
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.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: 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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
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.
My husband test drove a 2015 Audi A7 Prestige at National City Auto Center, 1800 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950. The brakes are unsafe: the pedal goes all of the way to the floor and the car does not stop immediately when pushed. Front brakes are new, rear brakes are extremely worn…
The passenger seat air bag sensor goes on and off repeatedly, even when an adult sits in the seat, the airbag says it is off, then goes on, then goes off and on and on i have found that audi a7 2015 has been recalled for this issue but when i check with audi service they say my model is not…
Takata recall i'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time i turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and i think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.
Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 audis and they are on their…
Brake rotors warp easily causing vibration. The dealer tells me they are aware of this. They agreed to pay half of the $1200 cost to repair them. Audi forums have numerous posts on this yet audi doesn't take 100% responsibility for repairs. My car had only 19000 miles when i purchased it so it…
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 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 A7 | 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 2015 Audi A7?
Owners most often report service brakes, air bags, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Audi A7?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.