{"id":"2016_audi_a7","make":"Audi","make_slug":"audi","model":"A7","model_slug":"a7","year":2016,"url":"/audi/a7/2016/","pts":["gas","diesel"],"configs":[{"id":35995,"model":"A7 quattro","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":false,"super":true,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":29,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":375,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3250,"save_spend":-5000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Mon Sep 26 00:00:00 EDT 2016"},{"id":36130,"model":"A7 quattro","pt":"diesel","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":25,"hwy":38,"comb":30,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Diesel","vclass":"Midsize Cars","co2":343,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":3000,"save_spend":-3750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"19V035000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-01-16","owner_notified":"2019-02-28","units":74881,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.","remedy":"Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge.  The recall began February 28, 2019.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24DP","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V370000","component":"AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-06-04","owner_notified":"2018-11-29","units":139249,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge.  The recall began November 29, 2018.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"74D5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V293000","component":"AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2017-05-01","owner_notified":"2017-07-03","units":17694,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.","remedy":"Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017.  Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.  Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69R2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":3,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":69,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":15,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Air Bags",7],["Steering",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",2],["Structure",1],["Electrical System",1],["Power Train",1]],"by_year":{"2017":4,"2018":1,"2019":1,"2021":1,"2022":2,"2023":2,"2024":4},"excerpts":[["2024-12-27","Air Bags","When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident."],["2024-07-22","Engine","Component/System Malfunction: The engine control unit fails, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving. This component is available for inspection. Safety Risk: The sudden shutdown poses severe risks. It happened on local roads and highways at speeds over 65 mph, creating immediate danger. Reproduction \u2026"],["2024-04-10","Steering","The contact owns a 2016 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel stopped operating and the \"Do Not Drive Vehicle, Steering Defective\" message was displayed. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot where the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was tow\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":30,"ncap":null,"complaints":15},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}