Audi A7 2016

2016 Audi A7: what owners report

• TÜV inspectors in Germany most often find worn axle mounts, springs and dampers on older first-generation cars, and early exhaust systems wear faster than average.2011–2018
• Value is the lowest-scored category among US reviewers, and several owners of older cars warn that repairs can get very expensive once the warranty ends.2012–2019
• A French press reliability review of the first generation finds engine and gearbox complaints rare, but notes some owners suffered unexplained glitches in the onboard electronics.2011–2017
• Recalls listed in a French press review of the first generation covered oil reaching the brake booster on 2012-built cars, seizing auxiliary water pumps on the 2.0 TFSI, and a TDI fuel-rail leak.2011–2017