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2016 Audi A7: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
15Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
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The 2016 Audi A7 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Audi A7 has 3 safety recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific A7 had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

Campaign 19V035000 · 16/01/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
RemedyAudi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
2

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Campaign 18V370000 · 04/06/2018

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 passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

RiskIf the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
RemedyVolkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
3

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Campaign 17V293000 · 01/05/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

RiskIf the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Audi A7 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Air Bags7
Steering2
Fuel2
Propulsion System2
Engine1
Visibility1

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Audi A7 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Audi A7 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2016 Audi A7 owners report?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Audi A7, most often about the air bags, steering, fuel.

How do I check a specific A7's history?

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