Buying a used 2019 Audi A7? Check these 6 recalls first
Six recalls apply, none rated critical: a passenger airbag that may not deploy correctly, engine power loss from fluid spills, then lower-severity fuel gauge, brake fluid cap labeling, rearview camera and lane departure warning items. Owner complaints are notably more numerous than on the 2018 or 2020 A7 — 43 filed with NHTSA, led by electrical (24) and engine (9), with one injury and no fires or crashes reported. Those complaints are unverified, but electrical issues are the recurring theme across these model years.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask what electrical faults the owner has had — 24 of 43 complaints cite them.
- Verify the rearview camera and lane departure warning both work on a test drive.
- Confirm the airbag and engine-power-loss recalls are closed by VIN.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Audi A7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not deploy right | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 lose engine power from spills | Electrical System | high |
| Audi fuel gauge may show wrong fuel level | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi A6 and A7 may have mislabeled brake fluid cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6, A7 and Q8 lane departure warning shuts off | Lane Departure | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
43 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | Yes |
| Engine | 9 | None found |
| Power Train | 8 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 4 | None found |
| Structure | 3 | None found |