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Audi A7Model year report

2015 Audi A7 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
39,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns 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 2015 Audi A7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi A7. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 39,500 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1,095 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 64 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the occupant classification and 10 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Brake rotors warp easily causing vibration. The dealer tells me they are aware of this. They agreed to pay half of the $1200 cost to repair them. Audi forums have numerous posts on this yet Audi doesn't take 100% responsibility for repairs. My car had only 19000 miles when I purchased it so it occurred sometime before that. According to the forums warping has occurred as early as 12000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11081812, filed 2018-03, 19,000 miles

Air bags: “The passenger seat air bag sensor goes on and off repeatedly, even when an adult sits in the seat, the airbag says it is off, then goes on, then goes off and on and on I have found that Audi A7 2015 has been recalled for this issue but when I check with Audi service they say my model is not recalled. I have the issue and my passengers lives are at stake. This is an $80,000 car that is 5 years old, this should not be happening and is the exact issue that has been recalled for my model, year and make. Why is my car not recalled?? …”

NHTSA complaint #11329363, filed 2020-06, 60,000 miles

Engine: “Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 audis and they are on their 5th version of the defectiuve tensioner. Supposedly corrected the issue with latest version. Clearly thats not the case. Spoke with dealer service manager and Audi owne care and got the run around. Planning on opting out if need and file seperatly for 3.0 owners.”

NHTSA complaint #11123342, filed 2018-08, 90,000 miles

Steering: “Takata recall I'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time I turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and I think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11220887, filed 2019-06, 10 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 60,000 miles.

25%0–1025%10–250%25–5025%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 39,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182201920202025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A7 quattro AWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic182821$3,900
A7 quattro AWD3.0L 6-cyl · diesel8-speed automatic243829$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

Recall details for the 2015 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. 1,095 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,095 bulletins →

Other model years of the Audi A7

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202161,00011—29—Not enough data
2019434,0006—25Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20161520,0003—24—Rising
2015539,5003—21—Not enough data
20141140,0002—21—Not enough data
20131960,7015—21—Falling
20123087,1465—22Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Audi A7 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Audi A7 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2015 Audi A7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Audi A7 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2015 Audi A7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi A7 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Audi A7 reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 39,500 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 60,000 miles; 50% 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.