2019 Audi A7 Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026

Avoid

Ranks 8th of 8 A7 years we score.

Owner complaints: 43; 2 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 74.9; 5,474 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 3.1×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 22; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 6
NHTSA crash rating: –

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Should You Buy the 2019 Audi A7?

We would look at other years first. Our reliability score for the 2019 Audi A7 is 57 out of 100, which rates Avoid. Owners reported about 3.1 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 8th of the 8 A7 years we score.

The most reported problem is the alternator or charging system, mostly failure or loss of drive (11 of 43 complaints). Owners also complain about poor acceleration and the instrument cluster. 22 of the 43 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 6 recalls. Audi also offers two warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the drive axles and driver assistance systems.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-02 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
2 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs

Cons

About 3.1 times the problems of the average car its age
Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive11 complaints
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)5 complaints
Instrument cluster: works on and off4 complaints

How the 2019 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

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	3.4×	−27
Everyday problems	2.3×	−10
Problems in the last two years	Not counted	–
Recalls	1.1×	−6
Score		57

Problems in the last two years are not counted for the 2019 A7. If it were exactly average, its 5,474 cars would draw about 4.5 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 43 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 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 43.

Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive
11 complaints (26%)
Failure or loss of drive. All 11 describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
5 complaints (12%)
Hesitation and vibration or shudder. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Instrument cluster: works on and off
4 complaints (9%)
Problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 3,000 miles.
Start-stop system: hesitation
4 complaints (9%)
Hesitation and the car not starting. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 2,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
3 complaints (7%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead and problems that come and go.
Several warning lights at once
3 complaints (7%)
Warning lights.
Rearview camera: stopped working
3 complaints (7%)
A feature that stopped working and problems that come and go.
Stall (cause not stated)
3 complaints (7%)
Stalling. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
2 complaints (5%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead.
Cooling system: overheating
2 complaints (5%)
Overheating and a leak.
Dual-clutch transmission: warning lights
2 complaints (5%)
Warning lights and harsh or delayed shifts. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Fuel gauge or level sensor: wrong readings
2 complaints (5%)
Wrong readings.
Phone and navigation: works on and off
2 complaints (5%)
Problems that come and go.
Power liftgate: unusual noises
2 complaints (5%)
Unusual noises and a feature that stopped working.

Reported Once (20)

Show the 20 problems reported once

12V battery failure
A/C: stopped working
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
Engine: stalling
Exterior lights: warning lights
Fuel pump: stalling
Headlights: works on and off
Screen and audio: works on and off
Lane keeping assist: warning lights
Loss of power (cause not stated)
Electrical system (unspecified): stopped working
Front camera: works on and off
Rear spoiler: the system acting on its own
Paint and rust: damage
Door lock actuators: fault code
Seats: works on and off
Steering: pulling or wandering
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Shifter or park: failure or loss of drive
Warning lights (cause not stated)

How the 2019 Audi A7 Compares With Other Years

The other A7 years of the 2nd generation, 2019 to 2026, and the years just before and after it.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2026	Too new	–	–	–	1	–
2025	Not scored	–	–	0.0	1	–
2024	Not scored	–	–	0.0	1	–
2023	Not scored	–	–	0.0	1	–
2022	Not scored	–	–	0.0	7	–
2021	Not scored	–	–	33.5	13	Cooling system: a bad smell
2020	Not scored	–	–	27.9	8	Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive
2019 This year	Avoid	57	3.1×	74.9	6	Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive
2018	Excellent	81	0.42×	7.0	3	–

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2019 Audi A7 Recalls

Six recalls cover the 2019 Audi A7. The most recent was issued in March 2026: “Lane Departure Warning Deactivated.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

Lane Departure Warning Deactivated
The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 26V125000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 4, 2026. By the second quarter of 2026, 50% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 25V900000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 19, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 58% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap
Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 23V601000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 25, 2023. By the second quarter of 2025, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V861000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 21, 2022. By the fourth quarter of 2024, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V155000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 14, 2022. By the fourth quarter of 2024, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly
An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA 21V159000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 10, 2021. By the fourth quarter of 2022, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2019 Audi A7 Warranty Extensions and Programs

Audi has two warranty extensions for the 2019 Audi A7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the drive axles and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.

Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-02
CV joint failure
The problem:
A CV joint can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not say which joint or describe the symptoms.
The fix:
An Audi dealer diagnoses the CV joint and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
Who qualifies:
Certain 2018 Q5 and Q7, 2019 A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and e-tron, and 2020 A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q8. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
Coverage:
5 years or 60,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)
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.
Audi's bulletin (PDF)

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2019 A7, from its six recalls, two 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.

Lane Departure Warning Deactivated NHTSA 26V125000
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap NHTSA 23V601000
Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA 22V861000
Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA 22V155000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 6 recalls and which are still open.

Ask an Audi Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

AWA-23-02: CV joint failure
AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults

On the Test Drive

Ask about battery and starter replacements. A slow start after the car sits is a warning sign.
Test the screen, audio and phone connection for freezing or rebooting.
Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Alternator or charging system
Poor acceleration
Instrument cluster
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.

What to do next

All A7 Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Audi may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.