2014 Audi A7 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
Ranks 6th of 8 A7 years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 30
- Per 10,000 cars
- 32.0
- 9,374 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 1.1×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 17
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 5
- NHTSA crash rating
- –
Should You Buy the 2014 Audi A7?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2014 Audi A7 is 69 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 6th of the 8 A7 years we score.
The most reported problem is the turbocharger, mostly parts breaking or coming apart (9 of 30 complaints). Owners also complain about the turbo oil strainer and adaptive cruise control. 17 of the 30 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 5 recalls. Audi also offers six warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. For comparison, the 2013 scores 66 and the 2015 scores 73.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-17-02 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 6 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs
Cons
- Turbocharger: parts breaking or coming apart9 complaints
- Turbo oil strainer failure5 complaints
- Adaptive cruise control: warning lights3 complaints
How the 2014 A7 Earned Its Score
Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 1.3× | −19 |
| Everyday problems | 0.72× | −6 |
| Problems in the last two years | Not counted | – |
| Recalls | 0.91× | −6 |
| Score | 69 |
Problems in the last two years are not counted for the 2014 A7. If it were exactly average, its 9,374 cars would draw about 3.4 complaints in two years at this age, too few to compare. Their 30% moves to serious and everyday problems, which count for 80% of this score instead of 50%.
What Owners Report
We read all 30 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Audi A7, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 30.
Turbocharger: parts breaking or coming apart
9 complaints (30%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a loss of power and failure or loss of drive. 3 of these 9 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 65,000 miles.
Turbo oil strainer failure
5 complaints (17%)
A failure. Median mileage when it started: about 65,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: warning lights
3 complaints (10%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Automatic emergency braking: warning lights
3 complaints (10%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go.
Fuel system: stalling
3 complaints (10%)
Stalling, a bad smell and a leak. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Stall (cause not stated)
3 complaints (10%)
Stalling. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 70,000 miles.
PCV valve or crankcase breather failure
2 complaints (7%)
A failure that needed a new part and burning or using oil.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
2 complaints (7%)
Sticking or stiffness and pulling or wandering.
Reported Once (13)
Show the 13 problems reported once
- Control module (unspecified) failure
- Engine mounts failure
- Engine oil leak
- Engine sensors or computer: stalling
- Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
- Fuel leak
- Instrument cluster: wrong readings
- Lane keeping assist failure
- Jack saddle: parts breaking or coming apart
- Phone and navigation: wrong readings
- Stability control (ESC): stopped working
- Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
- Wiring, fuses or body control module: fault code
How the 2014 Audi A7 Compares With Other Years
The other A7 years of the 1st generation, 2012 to 2018, and the years just before and after it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Avoid | 57 | 3.1× | 74.9 | 6 | Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive |
| 2018 | Excellent | 81 | 0.42× | 7.0 | 3 | – |
| 2017 | Good | 76 | 0.57× | 11.4 | 6 | Turbocharger: stalling |
| 2016 | Good | 72 | 0.96× | 27.1 | 5 | Turbocharger: stalling |
| 2015 | Good | 73 | 0.78× | 19.2 | 5 | Turbocharger: stalling |
| 2014 This year | Caution | 69 | 1.1× | 32.0 | 5 | Turbocharger: parts breaking or coming apart |
| 2013 | Caution | 66 | 1.4× | 42.7 | 7 | Turbocharger: stalling |
| 2012 | Good | 73 | 0.75× | 23.8 | 5 | Cooling system: a leak |
2014 Audi A7 Recalls
Five recalls cover the 2014 Audi A7. The most recent was issued in March 2022: “Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.
Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V178000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 23, 2022. By the second quarter of 2024, 79% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger's Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
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.
NHTSA 18V370000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 4, 2018. By the first quarter of 2020, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110
If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 18V096000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 7, 2018. By the second quarter of 2019, 81% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Line May Leak Fuel
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 17V781000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 6, 2017. By the second quarter of 2019, 84% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Line Leak
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
NHTSA 13V450000Issued Sep 23, 2013. By the first quarter of 2015, 98% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
2014 Audi A7 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has six warranty extensions for the 2014 Audi A7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the engine, emissions system and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-17-02
Bridge warranty until 3.0 TDI emissions fix
- The problem:
- Under the emissions recall, these 3.0 TDI diesels waited for an approved fix. Their new car warranty could run out before the fix was ready.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs defects in materials or workmanship as the new car warranty would, with the same exclusions, such as tires and wear items.
- Who qualifies:
- 3.0 TDI Gen 2 diesels in the emissions recall whose new car warranty ran out, with no other coverage. Owners who opted out of the class action settlement do not qualify. For Gen 2.1 Q7s it ended November 6, 2017.
- Coverage:
- From January 31, 2017, or the end of the new car warranty if later, until an emissions fix is approved or denied.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-18-01
Emissions and engine warranty after 3.0 TDI fix
- The problem:
- Under a recall, these 3.0 TDI diesels got an emissions fix. Audi then extended the emissions warranty and added a warranty for the engine's core parts.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs covered emissions and core engine parts under this warranty. If a repair keeps the car 3 hours or more, a free loaner or rental is offered.
- Who qualifies:
- 3.0 TDI Gen 2 A6, A7, A8 and Q5, engine codes CPNA or CPNB, fixed under the emissions recall. No model years are named. Totaled cars qualify unless earlier damage caused the failure.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date, or 4 years or 48,000 miles from the fix, each whichever comes first. The longer applies.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-16-09
3.0 TDI exhaust gas temperature sensor fault
- The problem:
- Because of a manufacturing issue, the exhaust gas temperature sensor in the EGR cooler can malfunction now and then. The check engine light comes on, and emissions may be affected.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the sensor and replaces it under the extended warranty if it is faulty.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2014 and 2015 Audis with the 3.0 TDI diesel, engine codes CNRB, CPNA or CPNB. The faulty sensor must have turned the check engine light on and kept it on.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-19-03
Crankcase ventilation valve whistle and warning light
- The problem:
- The crankcase ventilation valve can fail. It causes a whistling noise in the engine bay and turns on the check engine light.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer replaces the crankcase ventilation valve for free if it diagnoses the valve as faulty.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2013 to 2016 Audis with a 3.0 or 4.0 gasoline engine. Cars with a branded title, such as salvage, flood, rebuilt, fleet or lemon law buyback, or bought from a junkyard or body shop, are excluded.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-22-02
4.0 engine turbo failure
- The problem:
- The turbo on the 4.0 engine can be faulty. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs or replaces a faulty turbo, with any parts and labor needed.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2013 to 2017 Audis with the 4.0 turbo engine. The bulletin names no model. Cars already repaired still qualify, but totaled cars do not.
- Coverage:
- 10 years or 120,000 miles from the original in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-24-04
Automatic emergency braking system faults
- The problem:
- The automatic emergency braking, or AEB, system can malfunction when its control unit, a camera, the LIDAR or a sensor fails.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer repairs the AEB fault and Audi pays 75 percent of the cost. Damage from crashes, impacts, moved sensors or weather is not covered.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain Audis covered by the settlement, with a confirmed fault in the AEB control unit, cameras, LIDAR or sensors. If the new car warranty's time ran out by May 16, 2024, the extension's time limit was November 16, 2024.
- Coverage:
- Up to 12 months or 12,000 miles after the new car warranty ends. Ask an Audi dealer for the exact terms.
2014 Audi A7 NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA has opened two investigations that cover the 2014 Audi A7. One led to a recall and one other has closed.
Engine stalling after turbocharger failure
ClosedNHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked into sudden engine stalls in 2013-2016 Audi A8, S6, S7, S8 and RS7 cars with 4.0L twin-turbo engines. Owners said turbochargers failed when a clogged oil strainer cut off oil. The strainer is hard to reach for service. NHTSA and Audi had about 824 reports of these stalls. NHTSA upgraded it to an engineering analysis.
NHTSA PE21009Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Mar 29, 2021 to May 27, 2022
Turbocharger failures from a clogged oil strainer
Led to a recallNHTSA's engineering analysis looked into engine stalls in 2013-2016 Audi A8, S6, S7, S8 and RS7 cars with 4.0L twin-turbo engines. Audi filed recall 22V-178 to replace the oil strainer with a larger mesh one. Cars built since 2017 with that strainer had no reported turbo failures from oil starvation. NHTSA closed the analysis, citing the recall.
NHTSA EA22001Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 4, 2022 to May 26, 2023
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2014 A7, from its five recalls, six Audi warranty extensions that may still apply and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer NHTSA 22V178000
- Passenger's Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA 18V370000
- Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA 18V096000
- Fuel Line May Leak Fuel NHTSA 17V781000
- Fuel Line Leak NHTSA 13V450000
Ask an Audi Dealer
Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.
- AWA-17-02: bridge warranty until 3.0 TDI emissions fix
- AWA-18-01: emissions and engine warranty after 3.0 TDI fix
- AWA-16-09: 3.0 TDI exhaust gas temperature sensor fault
- AWA-19-03: crankcase ventilation valve whistle and warning light
- AWA-22-02: 4.0 engine turbo failure
- AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults
On the Test Drive
- Listen for whistling and watch for reduced-power warnings.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Drive long enough to warm up fully, including at highway speed, and note any stalling or loss of power.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Turbocharger
- Turbo oil strainer
- Adaptive cruise control
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
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