Audi A7 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 15 safety recalls naming the Audi A7, launched from 2013 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Audi A7 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 15
- 2013 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 24 October 2025
- R/2025/463
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Audi A7 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/463, launched 24 October 2025. Also covers the A6, Q5
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
R/2023/317, launched 27 October 2023, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Remedy: Replace the side airbag and bracket.
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation
R/2023/027, launched 20 January 2023, 5,487 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Remedy: The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/169, launched 10 June 2022, 109 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6, Q5
Defect: On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Remedy: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL
R/2022/132, launched 4 May 2022, 4,690 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6, A8
Defect: The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY
R/2021/204, launched 7 June 2021, 263 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5
Defect: Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2021/117, launched 26 March 2021, 1,298 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle’s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Remedy: The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/138, launched 30 June 2020, 34,982 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, Q5
Defect: It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY
R/2019/175, launched 3 June 2019, 135 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6
Defect: Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
R/2019/099, launched 18 March 2019, 2,763 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8
Defect: It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
THE AUXILIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY FAIL
R/2019/060, launched 22 February 2019, 4,907 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Remedy: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/078, launched 20 February 2017, 2,622 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A1, A4, A5, A6, A8
Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031, launched 20 April 2015, 1,073 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5, Q7
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098, launched 1 October 2014, 5,755 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7
Defect: On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BECOME DAMAGE AND COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK
R/2013/112, launched 7 October 2013, 452 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the A6
Defect: Due to manufacturing tolerance the fuel line may become damaged in individual cases and within a specific manufacturing period. In the worst case this can cause leakage.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles within the range quoted and replace the fuel line
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Audi A7, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Audi dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.