Buying a used 2021 Audi A7? Check these 11 recalls first
Ten recalls apply. The critical one covers Audi electric models' portable charging cable, which can overheat, so it applies to electrified versions supplied with that cable. The rest: a passenger airbag that may not deploy right, a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, engine power loss from spills, plus tire wear, fuel gauge, camera, brake cap labeling and dashboard display items. Six owner complaints are on record, unverified, with no crashes, fires or injuries reported.
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.
- If it is an electrified A7, confirm the charging cable recall was handled.
- Test the dashboard display and backup camera for blank or black screens.
- Ask whether the rear suspension nut and rear seat belt recalls were completed.
- 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 2021 Audi A7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi electric models: portable charging cable can overheat | Electrical System | critical |
| 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 and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | 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 backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6 and A7 may have mislabeled brake fluid cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Audi Sedans and SUVs May Lose Dashboard Display | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 1 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |