1st Generation Audi A7 Reliability

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Most problems are with the engine (50%), brakes (12%), or the airbags & seat belts (12%). We've listed the most common complaints below or you can jump over to see the full list on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Steering Defective Warning 1 complaints at an average of 40,389 miles in the 2012 Audi A7.
  2. Premature Tire Wear 1 complaints at an average of 13,600 miles in the 2013 Audi A7.
  3. Brakes Make a Squealing Noise 1 complaints at an average of 8,500 miles in the 2017 Audi A7.

Year-to-Year In This Generation

Generations are a good baseline for prediciting reliability, but there will almost always be year-to-year differences. We've calculated a reliability score for each model year within this generation, but we've based that score on how the model year compares to all Audi model years.

Watch out for the 2012 model year which has the highest PainRank™ score in this generation.

Year Complaints Recalls TSBs PainRank (?)
2017 1 3 172 0.93
2016 0 2 381 0.0
2015 2 2 483 0.63
2014 1 2 649 0.39
2013 1 5 752 1.5
2012 3 5 694 3.29

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