2012 Audi A7 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Audi A7, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 miles.
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.
“Passenger occupant detection system (pods) recall. My vehicle's passenger occupant detection system is currently malfunctioning and does not recognize the presence of a passenger 100% of the time during all operations stationary and in motion. The passenger airbag off light remains lit 100% of the time, even when a passenger is sitting in the seat during all operations. I received a recall letter, but as of 12:04 18 aug 2018, my vehicle VIN on the NHTSA and Audi websites are no longer identifying my vehicle as a recalled vehicle, although it has the specific problem identified. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120783, filed 2018-08, 44,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017621Apr 14, 2025This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A7
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi A7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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