VehicleVerdict

Audi A7 years to avoid

The Audi A7 years to avoid are 2019, 2012, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.

213

Total complaints

24

Recall campaigns

2007–2025

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

A7 years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2019High complaint rate72
2012High complaint rate48
2013High complaint rate35

Every A7 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202501
202401
202301
202206
2021611
202028
2019avoid726
201852
201734
2016183
201553
2014162
2013avoid355
2012avoid485
200910
200720

Common questions

What are the worst Audi A7 years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the A7 years to avoid are 2019, 2012, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2025.

What is the best year for the Audi A7?

By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among A7 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Audi A7 have?

Across all model years, the A7 has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 213 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.