2014 Audi A7 Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 18 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Audi A7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A7. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine (2) and steering (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,304 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and 74 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 79 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 45%
- Engine2 18%
- Steering2 18%
- Electrical system1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
- Suspension1 9.1%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I was driving about 45 MPH when my car came to a complete stall in the middle of a busy intersection. It was as if it abruptly ran out of gas. The diagnosis is that there was metal in the fuel system, which has to be completely replaced. I have researched the same problem, which has occurred with the tdi engine in the volkswagen jetta, passat and Audi 3.”
NHTSA complaint #10628063, filed 2014-08, 8,500 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11524888, filed 2023-06, 63,000 milesSteering: “The vehicle collapsed while using the vehicle jack to raise the car to remove the front driver's side wheel. The jack was inserted into the plastic jack saddle located in the driver's side rocker panel. The vehicle was raised approximately 4 inches, the wheel was removed, and the jack saddle broke and dislodged from the vehicle causing the vehicle to suddenly and abruptly fall to the ground. The driver's side rocker panel, front fender, door, and front stabilizers were damaged. Additionally, I could have been crushed had I been under the vehicle at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11288090, filed 2019-12, 40,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #11664174, filed 2025-06Mileage when problems were reported
67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,500 and 63,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2014 Audi A7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A7 quattro AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
| A7 quattro AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl · diesel | 8-speed automatic | 24 | 38 | 29 | $3,300 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Audi A7 2012–2018, A6 2012–2018, S6 2013–2018 +2 more
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…
- 17V781000Dec 6, 2017Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Audi A7 2012–2014, A6 2012–2014
Volkswagen 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, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Recall details for the 2014 Audi A7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,304 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
- 11036908Aug 21, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11036934Aug 11, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels.
Other model years of the Audi A7
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 1,000 | 11 | — | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 43 | 4,000 | 6 | — | 25 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2016 | 15 | 20,000 | 3 | — | 24 | — | Rising |
| 2015 | 5 | 39,500 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 11 | 40,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 19 | 60,701 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2012 | 30 | 87,146 | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Audi A7 have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2014 Audi A7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Audi A7 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2014 Audi A7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Audi A7 get?
The EPA rates the 2014 Audi A7 (A7 quattro, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Audi A7 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,500 and 63,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.