Question 1

Is the Audi A7 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Audi A7 has 205 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2018 (5 complaints), 2015 (5 complaints), 2021 (6 complaints). Years to avoid: 2019 (72 complaints), 2012 (48 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Audi A7 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2019, 2012 Audi A7. The 2019 model has the most complaints (72) with the top issue being ELECTRICAL.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Audi A7?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Audi A7 are 2018 (5 complaints), 2015 (5 complaints), 2021 (6 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	6	The virtual cockpit (dashboard) went completely bl...	Excellent Reliability
2019	72	I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEF...	Avoid This Year
2018	5	SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON INTERS...	Excellent Reliability
2016	18	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A7. THE CONTACT R...	Average
2015	5	BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY CAUSING VIBRATION. THE D...	Excellent Reliability
2014	16	I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN MY CAR CAME TO A C...	Above Average
2013	35	IN SUMMARY, IN DECEMBER, 2013, THE REFERENCED 2013...	Average
2012	48	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A7. THE CONTACT S...	Below Average

Audi A7 — All Years

Audi A7 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid