2015 Audi A7 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Audi A7.

20142016
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Audi A7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Brakes

#21 complaints

Airbags

#31 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Audi A7.

Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2015 Audi A7. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2015 Audi A7

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~157,788 vehicles.

18V862000Electrical System:wiring
~845 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi A6 Sedans and 2015 Audi A7 vehicles. The auxiliary heater electrical connector on these vehicles may have been incorrectly inserted into the auxiliary heater, possibly resulting in increased electrical resistance.

18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification
~139,249 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

17V293000Air Bags:side/window
~17,694 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

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2015 Audi A7 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Audi A7 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Audi A7 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Audi A7?
Top reported problems: Brakes (2 complaints); Airbags (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2015 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 157,788 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Audi A7?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi A7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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