CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Audi A7 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
2012 Audi A7 recalls
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
A sensor mat under the front passenger seat can wear or become stressed over time.
Fuel line can weaken and leak, creating fire risk
A fuel line has a compression point that can weaken over time, which may cause a fuel leak.
Fuel Hose Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk
A fuel hose in the engine compartment may degrade over time and leak gasoline.
Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in Crash
Some vehicles with heated and cooled front seats may have a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that malfunctions.
Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk in Injection System
The fuel injection system in certain vehicles may develop a fuel leak.
Most common 2012 Audi A7 problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
What owners report
Oil system. A quart of oil has to be added every day. Dealership says its crank case breather. Which the supercharge cause the oil to burn more. Also the antifreeze is burning more because the engine is so hot from the oil burning rapidly. Audi is aware and fails to do anything about this known issue.
As I was driving with my 4 year old daughter in the vehicle, while making a left turn my vehicle steering wheel locked or seemed to lock on me with no warning, and then the "DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" indicator appeared. Thank God I was able to safety steer into a driveway. Inspection is available upon request. The defect of the vehicle could have cause major bodily injuries to me and my daughter and anyone within a few feet of my vehicle. No warning signs appeared at all prior to this incident happening, this malfunction came without notice. Im very concerned with the manufacturing defect and issue on this and many Audi's vehicle that have this same issue and could possible be life threating no
Passenger seat airbag light is on .
I have seen at least three other complaints with NHTSA on this same item all with different headings. Check engine light comes on at high speeds while highway driving. Pull Engine code and comes back as P2753 - Valve for transmission fluid cooler circuit open. Had to replace coolant control valve for transmission as coolant was leaking into solenoid. Many other reports of this same problem on NHTSA already and mechanic says it is known issue with Audi.
As I reported on June 3, I drove my car onto my office parking lot, up- hill, in the afternoon, when suddenly my car raced, without my stepping on the accelerator to make it race, crushed into the first car parked there. That car was pushed into the wheel of the neighboring car, which fortunately was a big and sturdy car. I managed to drive my car into an empty parking space. The owners of the 2 cars that had been hit came out of the office building and we exchanged information. The car that my Audi had hit was not drivable. My Audi was drivable, despite severe damage. It was towed away by CALIBER COLLISION. Never in my life of driving had I experienced a car racing, without my causing
2012 Audi A7 questions
Does the 2012 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Audi A7: Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Fuel line can weaken and leak, creating fire risk; Fuel Hose Can Leak and Raise Fire Risk; Passenger Front Airbag May Fail to Deploy in Crash; Fuel Leak Can Cause Fire Risk in Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi A7?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Electrical System (6), Steering (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Audi A7 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.