2012 Audi A7 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Audi A7, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Audi A7. The contact stated that after driving from a stop sign into a four-way intersection at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked from the engine compartment and was caused by a detached fuel line due to a failed fuel line coupling. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number 17V781000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11419613, filed 2021-06, 63,000 miles“The contact's son owns a 2012 Audi A7. The contact's son noticed a fuel and burning odor coming from the vehicle. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The manufacturer was contacted and came out to inspect the vehicle, but could not determine the cause of the fire. An unknown dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11089034, filed 2018-04Related recalls
- 17V781000Dec 6, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken…Covers: Audi A7 2012–2014, A6 2012–2014
- 16V646000Sep 7, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose…Covers: Audi A7 2012–2013, A6 2012–2013
- 15V019000Jan 20, 2015Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and…Covers: Audi A7 2012–2013, S4 2011–2012, Q7 2011–2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11026295Nov 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on, DTC P310B00 in ECM; Vapor pocket formation in fuel system.
- 11020367Jun 26, 2025This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the exhaust tail pipes.
- 11007297Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007216Aug 8, 2024This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A7
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi A7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology