2014 Audi A7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2014 Audi A7, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2014 Audi A7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Occupant classification (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). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control…
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Audi A7 have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 44,790 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2025 · Engine
“Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 Audi A7 (A7 quattro). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–24 / 28–38 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi A7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi A7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Audi A7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Audi A7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Audi A7 | 5 | 30 |
| 2013 Audi A7 | 5 | 19 |
| 2014 Audi A7 | 2 | 11 |
| 2015 Audi A7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 Audi A7 | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 Audi A7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Audi A7 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 Audi A7 | 6 | 43 |
| 2020 Audi A7 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi A7 | 11 | 6 |
| 2022 Audi A7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi A7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2014 Audi A7
How do I know if my 2014 Audi A7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2014 Audi A7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V781000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.