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2015 Audi A7 problems
The 2015 Audi A7 has 3 active recall campaigns on file and only 5 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2015 Audi A7 has 5 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.
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Should you avoid this 2015 A7?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2015 A7· brakes
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…
Low oil light in between service performed by dealership requiring 1-2 quarts of oil. Loses power/acceleration when needed 'stalls'. These where all symptoms leading up to the engine knocking due to timing chain tensioner defect. There is a class action currently on 2.0 audis…
Takata recall I'm experiencing a very annoying squeaking noise every time I turn my wheel left or right. The noises are coming from my steering column and I think this should really be a recall to have replaced as my vehicle only has 40,000 on it.
The passenger seat air bag sensor goes on and off repeatedly, even when an adult sits in the seat, the airbag says it is off, then goes on, then goes off and on and on I have found that Audi a7 2015 has been recalled for this issue but when I check with Audi service they say my…
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The extra resistance can cause the connector to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the auxiliary heater connector, replacing the auxiliary heater and connector, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 82C1.
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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
Common questions
Is the 2015 Audi A7 reliable?
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2015 Audi A7, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2015 Audi A7?
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2015 Audi A7 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2015 Audi A7?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2015 Audi A7 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2015 Audi A7 a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2015 Audi A7?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Audi A7 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2015 Audi A7?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 6 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Audi/A7.
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