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2014 Audi A7 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 1, 2025
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A7, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Fuel system531.3%
  • Driver assistance318.8%
  • Steering212.5%
  • Engine212.5%
  • Visibility16.3%
  • Electrical16.3%
  • Suspension16.3%
  • Body & structure16.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had to get towed. Next day added a gallon of gas, was able to start car, but immediately seen fuel spraying and leaking in engine, possibly from injectors, vacuum. Haven’t gotten repaired yet as I am trying to either have dealership fix issues or Audi due to known issues/recall. Hoping to receive some resolution to start repairs

NHTSA ID 11652015 · filed Apr 1, 2025

The cars fuel sender has an issue. The gas gauge shows that the tank is half full and it doesn’t move. The car thinks it’s out of gas and just stops. It’s happened three times in the last month.

NHTSA ID 11481226 · filed Aug 25, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware version: H12 Faults: U011500 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "B" static Priority - 2 Malfunction frequency counter - 1 Unlearning counter - 208 km-Mileage - 216932 km Voltage terminal 30 - 14.1 V Voltage terminal 15 - 14.1 V Control module temperature - 36 °C System status - Terminal 15 on Terminal 15 status - On Terminal 15 status via CAN - On IN ZAS Kl X - On Engine running - On IN ESP Stillstandsflag - standstill detected Datenfeld - 0 date - 2025-04-10 21:36:10

NHTSA ID 11664174 · filed Jun 1, 2025

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN REAR TAIL THAT SHOULD RAISE AT 75 I BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE IF THE CAR LETS YOU. NO SCREEN ON FLIP SCREEN WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING WITH GPS ON IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM. THE TRACTION ON THE CAR IS OFF . AUDI SAYS 8,000 DOLLARS FOR THE STEERING WHEEL COMPONET THEY SAY VERY HARD AND EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

NHTSA ID 11574557 · filed Feb 28, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN REAR TAIL THAT SHOULD RAISE AT 75 I BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE IF THE CAR LETS YOU. NO SCREEN ON FLIP SCREEN WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING WITH GPS ON IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM. THE TRACTION ON THE CAR IS OFF . AUDI SAYS 8,000 DOLLARS FOR THE STEERING WHEEL COMPONET THEY SAY VERY HARD AND EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

NHTSA ID 11574557 · filed Feb 28, 2024

THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WHILE USING THE VEHICLE JACK TO RAISE THE CAR TO REMOVE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE JACK WAS INSERTED INTO THE PLASTIC JACK SADDLE LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES, THE WHEEL WAS REMOVED, AND THE JACK SADDLE BROKE AND DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND ABRUPTLY FALL TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL, FRONT FENDER, DOOR, AND FRONT STABILIZERS WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, I COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED HAD I BEEN UNDER THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INSIDE A FINISHED RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WITH A FLAT CONCRETE FLOOR. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO AUDI OF PENSACOLA AND AUDI OF AMERICA FOR REVIEW. NEITHER ACCEPTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND ADVISED ME TO SIMPLY REPORT IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT.

NHTSA ID 11288090 · filed Dec 10, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware version: H12 Faults: U011500 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "B" static Priority - 2 Malfunction frequency counter - 1 Unlearning counter - 208 km-Mileage - 216932 km Voltage terminal 30 - 14.1 V Voltage terminal 15 - 14.1 V Control module temperature - 36 °C System status - Terminal 15 on Terminal 15 status - On Terminal 15 status via CAN - On IN ZAS Kl X - On Engine running - On IN ESP Stillstandsflag - standstill detected Datenfeld - 0 date - 2025-04-10 21:36:10

NHTSA ID 11664174 · filed Jun 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

NHTSA ID 11524888 · filed Jun 1, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving 71-72 MPH, he heard a gunshot like sound and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. The contact stated that shattered pieces of the sunroof glass panel fell onto his lap as the shade guard was partially open. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,235.

NHTSA ID 11508360 · filed Feb 21, 2023

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN STEERING WHEEL STOPS WORKING GETS SO STIFF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING WHEEL COLUM COMPONET STOPS WORKING.JUST ABOUT CRASHED. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE IN FREEWAY. TPS LIGHTS GOES ON. PAYED ALL THE DIAGNOISES AND SAYS WEEKS TO ORDER THE PART. SAYS DON'T DRIVE. RED WARNING LIGHT. DID 3 DIAGNOSIS AND ITS THE CPU COMPONET THAT CONTROLS THE DASHBOARD AND FLIP SCREEN REAR TAIL THAT SHOULD RAISE AT 75 I BELIEVE YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE BUTTON TO ACTIVATE IF THE CAR LETS YOU. NO SCREEN ON FLIP SCREEN WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING WITH GPS ON IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM. THE TRACTION ON THE CAR IS OFF . AUDI SAYS 8,000 DOLLARS FOR THE STEERING WHEEL COMPONET THEY SAY VERY HARD AND EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

NHTSA ID 11574557 · filed Feb 28, 2024

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WHILE USING THE VEHICLE JACK TO RAISE THE CAR TO REMOVE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE JACK WAS INSERTED INTO THE PLASTIC JACK SADDLE LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES, THE WHEEL WAS REMOVED, AND THE JACK SADDLE BROKE AND DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND ABRUPTLY FALL TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL, FRONT FENDER, DOOR, AND FRONT STABILIZERS WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, I COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED HAD I BEEN UNDER THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INSIDE A FINISHED RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WITH A FLAT CONCRETE FLOOR. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO AUDI OF PENSACOLA AND AUDI OF AMERICA FOR REVIEW. NEITHER ACCEPTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND ADVISED ME TO SIMPLY REPORT IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT.

NHTSA ID 11288090 · filed Dec 10, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED WHILE USING THE VEHICLE JACK TO RAISE THE CAR TO REMOVE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE JACK WAS INSERTED INTO THE PLASTIC JACK SADDLE LOCATED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RAISED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES, THE WHEEL WAS REMOVED, AND THE JACK SADDLE BROKE AND DISLODGED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY AND ABRUPTLY FALL TO THE GROUND. THE DRIVER'S SIDE ROCKER PANEL, FRONT FENDER, DOOR, AND FRONT STABILIZERS WERE DAMAGED. ADDITIONALLY, I COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED HAD I BEEN UNDER THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INSIDE A FINISHED RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WITH A FLAT CONCRETE FLOOR. THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO AUDI OF PENSACOLA AND AUDI OF AMERICA FOR REVIEW. NEITHER ACCEPTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MALFUNCTION OR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND ADVISED ME TO SIMPLY REPORT IT TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOR REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT.

NHTSA ID 11288090 · filed Dec 10, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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