2016 Audi A7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi A7. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (7), Steering (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
Key takeaways
- 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 47% |
| Steering | 2 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 13% |
| Engine | 1 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 7% |
| Tires | 1 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% |
| Structure | 1 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2024-12-27
When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I’m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I’m concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident.
Engine - filed 2024-07-22
Component/System Malfunction: The engine control unit fails, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving. This component is available for inspection. Safety Risk: The sudden shutdown poses severe risks. It happened on local roads and highways at speeds over 65 mph, creating immediate danger. Reproductio...
Steering - filed 2024-04-10
The contact owns a 2016 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel stopped operating and the "Do Not Drive Vehicle, Steering Defective" message was displayed. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot where the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was tow...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.