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2015 Audi A7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2015 Audi A7, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-370 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Audi A7
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Audi A7 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Air bags10
Engine10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Audi A7 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

91%repaired · 2020 Q2

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 18V-862 · Dec 5, 2018 · 845 vehicles · 770 repaired

Risk. The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 18V-370 · Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles · 117,762 repaired

Risk. If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2018 Q4

Air bags: side/window

Recall 17V-293 · May 1, 2017 · 17,694 vehicles · 16,475 repaired

Risk. If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other A7 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A7 median. How we score

'07'09'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What A7 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My husband test drove a 2015 Audi A7 Prestige at National City Auto Center, 1800 National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950. The brakes are unsafe: the pedal goes all of the way to the floor and the car does not stop immediately when pushed. Front brakes are new, rear brakes are extremely worn,…
Complaint 11705737 · Dec 17, 2025
BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY CAUSING VIBRATION. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS. THEY AGREED TO PAY HALF OF THE $1200 COST TO REPAIR THEM. AUDI FORUMS HAVE NUMEROUS POSTS ON THIS YET AUDI DOESN'T TAKE 100% RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. MY CAR HAD ONLY 19000 MILES WHEN I PURCHASED IT SO IT…
Complaint 11081812 · Mar 28, 2018 · 19,000 miles

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