NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Audi A7 quattro; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel rail. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 13 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #9 for number of recalls.
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Air bags — Occupant classificationCampaign 18V370000 · 04 Jun 2018
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.
Remedy: 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/windowCampaign 17V293000 · 01 May 2017
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.
Remedy: 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.
What owners complain about
Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Air bags7 · 47%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 13%
Steering2 · 13%
Electrical system1 · 7%
Structure1 · 7%
Power train1 · 7%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 7%
Engine1 · 7%
When complaints were filed
20174
20181
20191
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20232
20244
From owner complaints
When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I’m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I’m concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident.
Going straight, passing thru a green light, another driver runs red light, t bones a7 (prestige trim) causing noticable damage to exterior on passenger side however airbags failed to deploy. Meanwhile a7 also had impact to driver side which the airbags did diploy with less impact then the passenger side. There is a…
Gas smell while AC/HEATER is on and car is sitting idle. My car is not included in the 2019 safety recall 24DP although it should be.
Takata recall -received a notice from audi dealership that my car's vin came up that it was unsafe to drive because of the head curtain airbag needed to be replaced. I dropped off car on july 13, 2017. I was called by audi dealership that no airbags could be ordered so i picked up the car. Today, tuesday, oct 31,…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.