Most-reported problems

Across 30 owner complaints filed on the 2012 Audi A7

• Air Bags23%
• Electrical System20%
• Steering20%
• Vehicle Speed Control17%
• Engine13%
• Power Train13%

Share of complaints naming each system — a signal of what owners report most on this model, not a failure rate. The denominator is people who filed a complaint, not every owner. Complaints are filed with the US regulator; the same models are sold in Canada.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns issued by the manufacturer

• Air Bags · Sensor · Occupant Classification

  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.

  Campaign 18V370000

• Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings

  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.

  Campaign 17V781000

• Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Hoses, Lines/piping, and Fittings

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.

  Campaign 16V646000

• Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel Injection System · Fuel Rail

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

  Campaign 15V019000