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Audi A7 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 131 owner complaints on the Audi A7 from 94 production runs; the worst run has 6, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 131 complaints · 94 runs · 2012–2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported A7 run is WAUV2AF27KN (2019 builds) with 6 complaints, 4.3× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 27% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 1.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for A7 model years 2012–2025.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi A7 has 94 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 18% of every A7 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Audi A7 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WAUV2AF27KN••••••20196——
WAUV2AF24KN••••••20195——
WAUV2AF2XKN••••••20194——
WAUV2AF25KN••••••20194——
WAU3GAFC6CN••••••20124——
WAU2GAFC9DN••••••201331—
WAUWGAFC3GN••••••20162——
WAU2GAFC6DN••••••201321—
WAUSGAFC6CN••••••20122——
WAU2GAFCXCN••••••20122——
WAU2GAFC5GN••••••20162——
WAUYGAFC3DN••••••20132——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 82 A7 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 57 A7 VINs so far, most often 2018, 2019, 2014 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi A7 the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2019 car draws 1.8 complaints per run, a 2014 one 1.

FIG.02·Audi A7 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20211.265—
20191.84324—
20161.415111
2015144—
201411111—
20131.319152
20121.430212
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2019 at 1.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2014 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 27% of everything Audi A7 owners report: Electrical System, 43 of 131 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Audi A7 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System433—
Engine26—1
Steering18——
Air Bags172—
Power Train161—
Fuel/propulsion System15—3
Unknown Or Other14——
Vehicle Speed Control122—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 24 recall campaigns on the Audi A7; the 6 below cover build years 2012 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Audi A7 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V900000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2019–2025
18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2012–2018
22V861000Electrical System2019–2022
22V155000Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/sensor/sending Unit2019–2022
23V601000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid2019–2021
21V159000Air Bags2019–2021
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2019: 6 years on the road before the recall.

The A7 against its rivals

The A7 draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Toyota Camry 5.7, the Honda Accord 4 and the Tesla Model 3 18.3. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Audi A7 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Audi A7131941.43.8%
Toyota Camry15,7582,7885.715.3%
Honda Accord20,5815,11747.8%
Tesla Model 34,17322818.39.8%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

Of the 131 reports on the Audi A7, 3.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Audi A7 — complaint severity
OutcomeAudi A7All vehicles
Complaints filed1311,115,966
Involved a crash5 (3.8%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire3 (2.3%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported658,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 34% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi A7 share of that is 131 complaints over 94 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Audi A7
Recalls58 campaignsFuel economy30 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems132 complaintsCargo space25 cu ftUsed prices301 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2012–2025

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Audi A7 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 131 NHTSA complaints from 94 A7 runs and 24 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which A7 production run has the most complaints?

WAUV2AF27KN, a 2019 build, with 6 complaints. The typical A7 run has 1.4.

Which A7 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 1.8 complaints per run and 2014 lightest at 1.

Does the A7 get more complaints than the Toyota Camry?

No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the A7 against 5.7 for the Toyota Camry.

How many A7 complaints involve a crash?

3.8% of 131 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 3 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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