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Audi A7Model year report

2021 Audi A7 Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns 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
29 mpgcombined (gas only), 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid AWD · 26 city / 34 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Audi A7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Audi A7. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and back-over prevention (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,000 miles. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 1,312 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 43 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the onboard and 480 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

Engine: “The first time, while driving at 50-55mph, the engine decelerated suddenly. After about 10-15 seconds struggles with the gas pedal and brake pedal, the car accelerated normally. I pulled safely to side of the road to shut off the engine and start again. Things seemed to work like normal. The control panels did not show any warning signs. The second and third times (couple weeks later), while driving around 40-45mph, the engine decelerated suddenly again. After some struggles like I did the first time, the engine accelerated like normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11729313, filed 2026-04

Electrical system: “At first, the yellow electrical system malfunction warning light came on. After a short time of driving, the light turned red, and very shortly after than (within five minutes as I was trying to drive the vehicle to the dealership for repair), all of the electrical systems in the vehicle failed. It created a very dangerous driving situation. I brought the vehicle to the Audi dealership, where they made repairs (replacing the generator) and returned the vehicle to me. Two days later, the yellow electrical system malfunction warning light returned while I was driving on the highway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11552430, filed 2023-10

Back-over prevention (rear camera): “The virtual cockpit (dashboard) went completely black except for an exclamation point. Speed, warning symbols, engine temp etc were not visible. Dealers has confirmed the issue and is currently trying to remedy the situation. The danger was not knowing how fast I was traveling.”

NHTSA complaint #11517345, filed 2023-04

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2021 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the speed control software needed to be reprogrammed. The software was updated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11453634, filed 2022-02, 1,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

202220232202520262
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Audi A7. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
A7 · sedan AWDnot rated—55—
A7 (with Rear Seat Sabs) · sedan AWDnot rated—55—

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2021 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2021 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); plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
A7 quattro AWD3.0L 6-cyl · hybrid7-speed automatic222924$3,400
A7 quattro AWD2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid7-speed automatic263429 gas only—

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

See all 11 recalls for the 2021 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. 1,312 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,312 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 2021 Audi A7 have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Audi A7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Audi A7 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2021 Audi A7 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Audi A7 get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Audi A7 (A7 quattro, 2.0L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid) at 29 mpg combined, 26 city and 34 highway when running on gasoline in hybrid mode. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2021 Audi A7 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 1,000 miles; 100% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.