2022 Audi A7 Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 19, 2026
scored
Not enough data to score. Too few were made for a reliable rate.
- Owner complaints
- 0
- Per 10,000 cars
- 0.0
- 2,072 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- –
- Serious outcomes
- 0
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 7
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
- no overall rating
Should You Buy the 2022 Audi A7?
We do not score the 2022 Audi A7. Too few were made for a reliable rate, so we show the facts only.
The 2019 A7, from the same generation, scored 57 and rated Avoid. That is a useful guide, not a guarantee.
It has 7 recalls. Audi also offers three warranty extensions that may still apply, for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask an Audi dealer about warranty extension AWA-23-06 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 3 Audi warranty extensions may cover repairs
Cons
None stand out.
How the 2022 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 This year | 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 | Avoid | 57 | 3.1× | 74.9 | 6 | Alternator or charging: failure or loss of drive |
| 2018 | Excellent | 81 | 0.42× | 7.0 | 3 | – |
2022 Audi A7 Recalls
Seven recalls cover the 2022 Audi A7. The most recent was issued in December 2025: “Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.
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 25V900000Recall 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.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, February 2025
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 25V080000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 12, 2025. By the second quarter of 2026, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, November 2024
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 24V898000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 27, 2024.
Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA 23V842000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 13, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 89% 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 22V861000Recall 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.
Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 22V806000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 26, 2022. By the first quarter of 2025, 89% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
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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 22V155000Recall 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.
2022 Audi A7 Warranty Extensions and Programs
Audi has three warranty extensions for the 2022 Audi A7, separate from its recalls. They are for problems with the emissions system, engine and driver assistance systems. Whether one applies to a car depends on its VIN, which an Audi dealer can check.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-06
EVAP purge valve or hose failure
- The problem:
- The EVAP purge valve or its hose can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the EVAP purge valve and hose and replaces them for free if they failed from a defect.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2019 to 2024 S6, S7 and RS5 with the 2.9 or 3.0 TFSI V6. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 15 years or 150,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionAudi AWA-23-07
Crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
- The problem:
- The crankcase breather on the 4.0 EA825 engine can fail from a defect. The bulletin does not describe the symptoms.
- The fix:
- An Audi dealer diagnoses the crankcase breather and replaces it for free if it failed from a defect.
- Who qualifies:
- Certain 2019 to 2023 Audis with the 4.0 EA825 engine. The bulletin names no model. Other problems found during diagnosis are not covered.
- Coverage:
- 15 years or 150,000 miles from the 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.
2022 Audi A7 NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2022 Audi A7. It has closed.
Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
ClosedA petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound standard to all electric and hybrid vehicles. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. NHTSA's file lists Audi hybrid and electric models from 2013 to 2022, including the e-tron, A3 e-tron, Q5, A7 and A8. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 A7 ratings on NHTSA.gov.
4-door AWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2022 A7, from its seven recalls and three Audi warranty extensions that may still apply.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA 25V900000
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, February 2025 NHTSA 25V080000
- High-Voltage Battery May Overheat and Cause Fire, November 2024 NHTSA 24V898000
- Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA 23V842000
- Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA 22V861000
- Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 7 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-23-06: EVAP purge valve or hose failure
- AWA-23-07: crankcase breather failure, 4.0 engine
- AWA-24-04: automatic emergency braking system faults
Ask the Seller
- 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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