2016 Audi A7: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 Audi A7: 3 recalls, 15 owner complaints and up to 30 mpg combined.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V293000 · 2017 · 17,694 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
The 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V370000 · 2018 · 139,249 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a pods system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #19V035000 · 2019 · 74,881 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 q7, a6 and a7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi a8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails May leak fuel.
Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
The fix: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (7): the most common themes are fails to deploy (2).
- Steering (2): the most common themes are steering problems (2).
- Fuel & propulsion (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Body & structure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2016 Audi A7 has 15 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 16 A7 model years for complaints (1.7× the average A7 year). Complaints peaked in 2017 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 20,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (5 complaints, 3 recalls), 2017 (1 complaints, 4 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 38 | 30 | Diesel |
| 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2016 Audi A7. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Audi A7 problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (7), steering (2), fuel & propulsion (2).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi A7 get?
EPA ratings run up to 30 mpg combined (3.0 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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