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2017 AUDI A7 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2017 AUDI A7 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems, particularly air bag deployment and fuel system defects. Several recalls address potential fire hazards and air bag malfunctions.

Seven recalls affect the 2017 AUDI A7. They involve fuel system leaks and various air bag system components including frontal, side, and occupant classification sensors. The recalls also cover seat belt pretensioners. Repairs typically include parts replacement at no cost to the owners.

Recalls
  • Fuel rails leak. NHTSA recall 19V035000 affects 74,881 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel, increasing fire risk near ignition sources. Dealers will replace both fuel rails free of charge.
  • Air bag and seat belt pretensioners. NHTSA recall 16V955000 covers 5,947 vehicles. Driver and passenger frontal air bags, side air bags, and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy or activate properly, raising injury risk in crashes. Audi will replace these components free of charge.
  • Head curtain air bags. NHTSA recall 17V293000 covers 17,694 vehicles. Head curtain air bags may fail to deploy properly, increasing injury risk for unbelted passengers. Dealers will replace defective airbags free of charge.
  • Passenger occupant detection system. NHTSA recall 18V370000 affects 139,249 vehicles. Stress or wear on the passenger seat mat may cause faulty air bag deployment. Dealers will install a repair kit for the PODS system at no cost.

Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall services, or safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. These laws provide potential remedies for vehicles with persistent issues that compromise safety or reliability.

2017 AUDI A7 Summary

2017

Model Year

0

Total Complaints

4

Total Recalls

237771

Vehicles Affected

Recalls

2017 AUDI A7

74881 vehicles affected

19V035000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

2017 AUDI A7

139249 vehicles affected

18V370000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

Risk: 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.

2017 AUDI A7

17694 vehicles affected

17V293000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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."

Risk: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

2017 AUDI A7

5947 vehicles affected

16V955000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

Risk: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Complaints

No complaints found.