2019 Audi A7
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2019 Audi A7 has 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.9x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (32% of all complaints), specifically: i got this brand new car. however it has major defects pertaining to drive shift, auto shut , sensors, speedometer and the virtual cockpit. i was driving on freeway 5 south bound when i shift the gear from "d" to "s" and it went into neutral and it lost power. there were cars behind me who were honk.
72
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.9x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
23 complaints- • I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
- • AMONG MANY OTHER ISSUES, THE SCREEN THAT INCLUDES THE SPEEDOMETER GOES BLANK DURING DRIVE, BACKUP CAMERA DOESN'T WORK WHILE REVERSING, PRE-SENSE APPLIED BRAKES ON FREEWAY WHILE NOTHING WAS AHEAD AND THE CAR SWERVE HARD ON THE FREEWAY WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED 65 MILES/HOUR
- • 1ST- HAVING NUMEROUS SENSOR WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON AT INDISCRIMINATE TIMES WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING INCLUDING TELLING ME TO PUT MY HANDS ON THE WHEEL WHEN THEY ARE ON THE WHEEL, CRUISE CONTROL SENSOR WARNING COMES ON AND SHUTS OF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE LANE GUIDANCE SENSOR COMES ON WITH WARNINGS.
“I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
8 complaints- • I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
- • 2019 AUDI A7: AT A STOPLIGHT, OR STOP SIGN, WHERE THERE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, AFTER MY 2019 AUDI A7 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR SHOOTS/ROLLS BACKWAR
- • EACH TIME I USE CRUISE CONTROL AND COMPLETELY OUT OF THE BLUE, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN AND AN INDICATOR LANE LIGHT WILL COME ON. I NEVER USE THE LANE ASSIST SO THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM - I CHECKED THAT FIRST. HANDS ARE ON THE WHEEL, ATTENTION IS FULLY ON THE ROAD AND THERE IS NO DRIVER ERROR.
“I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
8 complaints- • I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
- • FROM THE ATTACHED AUDI ROCHESTER SERVICE INVOICE: "THERE IS A HESITATION TYPE JERKING SENSATION FELT ON TAKE OFF, IT IS PRONOUNCED SO MUCH THAT IT MAKES YOUR HEAD JERK. ON PREVIOUS VISIT ROAD TESTED SIMILAR MODEL VEHICLE AND FOUND THE SAME JERKING SENSATION, DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN DRIV
- • 2019 AUDI A7 HAS THROTTLE LAG AND AT TIMES SEVERE THROTTLE LAG CAUSING A MULTI SECOND DELAY THAT PUT ME IN IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH A NEAR HIT. AT THE TIME OF THIS INCIDENT, THE THROTTLE LAG HAD NEVER BEEN THAT SEVERE BUT HAS RESULTED IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN WITH RESPE
“I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
8 complaints- • 2019 AUDI A7: AT A STOPLIGHT, OR STOP SIGN, WHERE THERE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, AFTER MY 2019 AUDI A7 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR SHOOTS/ROLLS BACKWAR
- • 2 DAYS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF A 2019 A7, THE TRANSMISSION/SPORT DIFFERENTIAL LIGHT CAME ON AND INDICATED TO SHUT DOWN CAR IMMEDIATELY DUE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS UNDER 300 MILES ON IT.
- • The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle was shuddering and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V155000 (Elect
“2019 AUDI A7: AT A STOPLIGHT, OR STOP SIGN, WHERE THERE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, AFTER MY 2019 AUDI A7 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR SHOOTS/ROLLS BACKWAR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
5 complaints- • THE START STOP SYSTEM IS ALWAYS ACTIVE UPON EACH DRIVING SESSION OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER AT TIMES THE HYBRID SYSTEM WHEN IT KICKS IN, DOESN'T ACTIVATE THE ENGINE QUICKLY ENOUGH SO WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL IT IS NOT RESPONSIVE AND I CAN'T PROPEL FORWARD. THIS IS OF CONCERN WHEN I'M NOT AT A TRAFFIC
- • SIMILAR TO A COMPLAINT I READ ABOVE, I DO OFTEN HAVE CONCERNS OVER THE START/ STOP SYSTEM. WHEN THE HYBRID SYSTEM IS ACTIVE, IT'S EXTREMELY SENSITIVE IN ACTIVATING (NOT ONLY WHEN CARS ARE IN FRONT BUT ALSO PEDESTRIANS JUST WALKING BY. HOWEVER, SOMETIMES WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, STOP SIGN, ETC. WHEN
- • I received a warning and multiple dash lights indicating electrical malfunction. Upon coming to a red stoplight, the car died and would not restart. After the light turned green, I was nearly rear-ended by a large truck traveling at ~50 mph but luckily it was able to swerve out of the way. After abo
“THE START STOP SYSTEM IS ALWAYS ACTIVE UPON EACH DRIVING SESSION OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER AT TIMES THE HYBRID SYSTEM WHEN IT KICKS IN, DOESN'T ACTIVATE THE ENGINE QUICKLY ENOUGH SO WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL IT IS NOT RESPONSIVE AND I CAN'T PROPEL FORWARD. THIS IS OF CONCERN WHEN I'M NOT AT A TRAFFIC”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 72 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: I GOT THIS BRAND NEW CAR. HOWEVER IT HAS MAJOR DEFECTS PERTAINING TO DRIVE SHIFT, AUTO SHUT , SENSORS, SPEEDOMETER AND THE VIRTUAL COCKPIT. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY 5 SOUTH BOUND WHEN I SHIFT THE GEAR FROM "D" TO "S" AND IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT LOST POWER. THERE WERE CARS BEHIND ME WHO WERE HONK
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: 2019 AUDI A7: AT A STOPLIGHT, OR STOP SIGN, WHERE THERE IS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INCLINE, AFTER MY 2019 AUDI A7 HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, WHEN I REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE TO ENGAGE THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE DOES NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR SHOOTS/ROLLS BACKWAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Audi A7 — Year Comparison
How does 2019 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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