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
Every A7 year
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.