2012 Audi A7 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 20%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Audi A7, 20% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“Takata recall, my airbag light has been on since april 2018. Audi of annapolis informed me that I have to purchase another steering wheel for $4000 to replace a faulty airbig, why? I have no horn and no air bag and I'm terrified to drive my car. I've been renting cars since april. My car is also overheating when it's idle for 10 minutes, however, when I start driving it cools down. I see recalls for other Audi models, why not the 2012 A7?”
NHTSA complaint #11123080, filed 2018-08, 170,000 miles“October 18, 2013. Vehicle abruptly lost power steering and acceleration while traveling in the left hand lane on the at 72 miles per hour just in front of a construction zone. I was forced to cross into the right hand lane with no acceleration or power steering and bring the vehicle to a halt approximately 150 yards before the construction zone began as the right lane was closing. I was accompanied by my girlfriend. The right lane was closing with concrete k rails on both sides. This could have killed us both. Once at a full stop and in park I shut the car off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578872, filed 2014-04, 23,537 miles“As I was driving with my 4 year old daughter in the vehicle, while making a left turn my vehicle steering wheel locked or seemed to lock on me with no warning, and then the DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE indicator appeared. Thank God I was able to safety steer into a driveway. Inspection is available upon request. The defect of the vehicle could have cause major bodily injuries to me and my daughter and anyone within a few feet of my vehicle. No warning signs appeared at all prior to this incident happening, this malfunction came without notice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457112, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2012 Audi A7. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact managed to maneuver the steering wheel and drive home. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,291.”
NHTSA complaint #11196227, filed 2019-04, 94,291 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10251660Mar 12, 2024This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- 10250555Feb 19, 2024This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10238233Jun 20, 2023This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- 10235354Apr 19, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10235336Apr 18, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10233489Mar 23, 2023This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A7
7 complaintsElectrical system
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 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 28, 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