NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the lane departure warning system causes it to turn off unexpectedly on certain 2019 Q8, A7, and A6 models that were previously repaired under recall 25V900.
What the fix does
This page covers 9 recalls and 40 owner complaints for the 2019 Audi A7.
Electrical system complaints make up the largest share of what 2019 Audi A7 owners report, with issues centering on door lock and latch malfunctions, owners describe doors failing to open or lock correctly, sometimes accompanied by central locking error messages. Tailgate problems also appear in electrical-adjacent reports, with multiple owners noting the lift mechanism creaking, binding against body panels, and requiring repeated part replacement. Engine complaints, tied in volume with powertrain, include fuel pump failures and 12-volt battery issues that owners say cause stalling during operation, often with a warning light appearing beforehand. Water pump failure shows up as a separate engine concern, with owners reporting overheating and warning lights prompting dealer visits for diagnosis and replacement. Powertrain complaints track closely with engine reports in volume but don't cluster around a single, sharply defined symptom in the way the electrical door issues do.
40
Total Complaints
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Audi A7 has 9 recalls, the most serious being a gateway control module that can shut down if liquid is spilled on the rear seat, causing a sudden loss of drive power and raising the risk of a crash.
The passenger airbag is also a concern: the score line on the airbag cover may not have been made correctly, meaning the bag could fail to deploy properly in a crash or send plastic fragments into the cabin. On the fuel system side, the fuel level sender can stick and show a higher reading than the tank actually holds, potentially causing the engine to stall without warning when the driver believes fuel remains. The rearview camera can fail to display its image when reversing due to a software error, reducing visibility behind the vehicle. There is also a lane departure warning system recall that applies specifically to vehicles previously repaired under an earlier recall, where a software error can silently deactivate the system. Finally, the brake fluid reservoir cap on some vehicles is incorrectly labeled, which can lead to the wrong fluid being used and reduced braking performance over time.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the lane departure warning system causes it to turn off unexpectedly on certain 2019 Q8, A7, and A6 models that were previously repaired under recall 25V900.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will update the vehicle's software at no charge to restore proper lane departure warning function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid reservoir cap may be labeled incorrectly, potentially leading to the wrong type of brake fluid being used.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and replace it if needed, at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid spilled in the rear seat can seep into and disable the gateway control module, which manages vehicle electrical systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover over the gateway control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid spilled on the rear seat can damage the gateway control module, causing the vehicle to enter emergency mode and lose power to the wheels while steering and brakes remain functional.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer for installation of a protective cover on the gateway control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel level sender can get stuck, causing the fuel gauge to display more fuel than actually in the tank. A driver might think there's fuel when the tank is empty, leading the vehicle to run out of fuel and stall.
What the fix does
Audi will mail you instructions to visit a dealer, where the fuel level sensor will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel level sender can stick, causing the instrument cluster to display an inaccurate fuel level reading.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag's score line may not have been manufactured correctly, potentially affecting proper air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line and repair it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have a European brake fluid reservoir cap instead of the North American version required by Canadian regulations, missing required information on the cap.
What the fix does
The correct brake fluid reservoir cap will be installed on all new unsold vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
