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Audi A7 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Audi A7 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Audi A7. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
14 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 14 launched 2014 to 2025
  • Most recent 24 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/463
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 12 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Audi A7?

Not every Audi A7 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Audi A7 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2014 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Audi A7 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’14 1
’15 1
’16 0
’17 1
’18 0
’19 3
’20 1
’21 2
’22 2
’23 2
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Audi A7 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Software update for battery control unit

Launched 24 October 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/463 Manufacturer ref. 93AD

Defect
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Vehicles affected
72 A7 vehicles
Built
20 Dec 2021 to 10 Jun 2024
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2023 2 recalls

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

Launched 27 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/317 Manufacturer ref. 69FP

Defect
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Remedy
Replace the side airbag and bracket.
Vehicles affected
5 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jul 2023 to 5 Jul 2023
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The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation

Launched 20 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/027 Manufacturer ref. 20DN

Defect
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Remedy
The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,487 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021
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2022 2 recalls

Engine control units might be fitted with semiconductor components that do not meet specifications

Launched 10 June 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/169 Manufacturer ref. 24IH

Defect
On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.
Remedy
The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
109 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022
Also covers

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small

Launched 4 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/132 Manufacturer ref. 21H7

Defect
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy
The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
Vehicles affected
4,690 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017
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2021 2 recalls

Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty

Launched 7 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/204 Manufacturer ref. 66M7

Defect
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
Vehicles affected
263 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
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The front passenger airbag might not inflate fully in the event of an accident

Launched 26 March 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/117 Manufacturer ref. 7012

Defect
In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle’s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Remedy
The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
Vehicles affected
1,298 across everything the recall covers
Built
7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020
Also covers

2020 1 recall

Moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator

Launched 30 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/138 Manufacturer ref. 27H2

Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
34,982 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020

2019 3 recalls

The locking mechanism in the hinged towing bracket could be faulty

Launched 3 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/175 Manufacturer ref. 66K3

Defect
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
Vehicles affected
135 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018
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Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails

Launched 18 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/099 Manufacturer ref. 24DP

Defect
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy
The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
2,763 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sept 2016

The auxiliary heater element in the air conditioner may fail

Launched 22 February 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/060 Manufacturer ref. 82C1

Defect
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Remedy
Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
Vehicles affected
4,907 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014
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2017 1 recall

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 20 February 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/078 Manufacturer ref. 69P2

Defect
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,622 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 20 April 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/031 Manufacturer ref. 24AP

Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
Vehicles affected
1,073 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

2014 1 recall

Reduction in braking performance

Launched 1 October 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/098 Manufacturer ref. 47L8

Defect
On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.
Remedy
Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
5,755 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 14 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Audi A7. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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