Audi A7 2012

2012 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
• Two of the four owner complaints CarComplaints logs for 2012 cars concern steering: a steering warning light at around 40,000 miles and noise from the steering rack.2012
• 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