MYRModel Year Report

2012 Audi A7

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2012 Audi A7
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:12.531Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Audi A7 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2009: 1 complaints 2012: 30 complaints 2012 2013: 19 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2014 2015: 5 complaints 2016: 15 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 41 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2012: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
20072
20091
201230
201319
201411
20155
201615
20171
20183
201941
20202
20215
20220
20230
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 23%

23% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 20%

20% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

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OCTOBER 18, 2013. VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT HAND LANE ON THE AT 72 MILES PER HOUR JUST IN FRONT OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140410

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

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OCTOBER 18, 2013. VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT HAND LANE ON THE AT 72 MILES PER HOUR JUST IN FRONT OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140410

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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OCTOBER 18, 2013. VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOST POWER STEERING AND ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING IN THE LEFT HAND LANE ON THE AT 72 MILES PER HOUR JUST IN FRONT OF A CONSTRUCTION ZONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140410

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150317 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015.

Campaign 15V019000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160205 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.

Campaign 15V823000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161102 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.

Campaign 16V646000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180205 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.

Campaign 17V781000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181129 — air bags

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).

Remedy: Volkswagen 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.

Campaign 18V370000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Audi A7 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V019000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V823000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V646000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V781000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V370000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Audi A7 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi A7?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi A7 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.