Buying a used 2020 Audi A7? Check these 8 recalls first
Eight recalls apply, all high or medium severity: two separate passenger-airbag recalls, a rear suspension nut that can break, and engine power loss from spilled fluids, alongside rear axle alignment linked to uneven tire wear, fuel gauge accuracy, brake fluid cap labeling and rearview camera display. The complaint side is nearly empty — two reports to NHTSA, both electrical, with no crashes, fires or injuries. Two unverified reports is too small a sample to read much into.
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.
- Verify both passenger-airbag recalls and the suspension nut recall by VIN.
- Check rear tire wear patterns for signs of the axle alignment issue.
- Confirm the rearview camera displays every time you shift into reverse.
- 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 2020 Audi A7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not open properly | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not deploy right | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 lose engine power from spills | Electrical System | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| 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 |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. 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 | 2 | Yes |