2014 Audi A7
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2014 Audi A7. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number…
Below is the system failed/malfunction. Speedometer reads inaccurate reading while driving. Steering column is off alignment, potentially at risk of accidental collision. Control Units: 29 Fault count: 33 Control Units: 09 Central Electrics System description: BCM1 2.0 Software number: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware version: H12 Faults: U011500 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "B" static Priority - 2 Malfunction frequency counter - 1 Unlearning counter - 208 km-Mileage - 216932 km Voltage terminal 30 - 14.1 V Voltage terminal 15 - 14.1 V Control module temperature - 36 °C System status - Terminal 15 on Terminal 15 status - On Terminal 15 status via CAN - On IN ZAS Kl X - On Engine running - On IN ESP Stillstandsflag - standstill detected Datenfeld - 0 date - 2025-04-10 21:36:10
- Fuel/propulsion system
Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had to get towed. Next day added a gallon of gas, was able to start car, but immediately seen fuel…
Recently just purchased car at 64000 miles. 10 days after purchase, while driving on residential streets, noticed fuel odor, then vehicle shutting down. Unable to start, would crank but not start. Had to get towed. Next day added a gallon of gas, was able to start car, but immediately seen fuel spraying and leaking in engine, possibly from injectors, vacuum. Haven’t gotten repaired yet as I am trying to either have dealership fix issues or Audi due to known issues/recall. Hoping to receive some resolution to start repairs
- Electrical system · Steering · Vehicle speed control
Driving on the freeway and all of a sudden steering wheel stops working gets so stiff the electrical steering wheel colum componet stops working.just about crashed. Thank goodness no one in freeway. Tps lights goes on. Payed all the diagnoises and says weeks to order the part. says don't drive.…
Driving on the freeway and all of a sudden steering wheel stops working gets so stiff the electrical steering wheel colum componet stops working.just about crashed. Thank goodness no one in freeway. Tps lights goes on. Payed all the diagnoises and says weeks to order the part. says don't drive. Red warning light. Did 3 diagnosis and its the cpu componet that controls the dashboard and flip screen rear tail that should raise at 75 I believe you have to click the button to activate if the car lets you. No screen on flip screen went out when driving with gps on in the middle of a storm. The traction on the car IS off . Audi says 8,000 dollars for the steering wheel componet they say very hard and expensive to fix.
- Engine
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was informed that the motor mounts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving 71-72 MPH, he heard a gunshot like sound and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. The contact stated that shattered pieces of the sunroof glass panel fell onto his lap as the shade guard was partially open. The contact did not…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving 71-72 MPH, he heard a gunshot like sound and noticed that the sunroof had exploded. The contact stated that shattered pieces of the sunroof glass panel fell onto his lap as the shade guard was partially open. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,235.
- Fuel/propulsion system
The cars fuel sender has an issue. The gas gauge shows that the tank is half full and it doesn’t move. The car thinks it’s out of gas and just stops. It’s happened three times in the last month.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact's husband owns a 2014 audi A7. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled a gas odor coming from the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled as she noticed that there was no gasoline in the vehicle, despite having a…
TL* the contact's husband owns a 2014 audi A7. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled a gas odor coming from the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled as she noticed that there was no gasoline in the vehicle, despite having a full tank of gas prior to the stall. The contact was uncertain if there were any warning lights illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed her that the gas line fractured and sprayed fuel onto the exhaust manifold. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 17v781000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, audi muskegon (1860 e sternberg rd #7, muskegon, mi 49444) and audi pensacola (6303 pensacola blvd, pensacola, fl 32505) confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Steering · Structure › Body · Suspension
The vehicle collapsed while using the vehicle jack to raise the car to remove the front driver's side wheel. the jack was inserted into the plastic jack saddle located in the driver's side rocker panel. the vehicle was raised approximately 4 inches, the wheel was removed, and the jack saddle…
The vehicle collapsed while using the vehicle jack to raise the car to remove the front driver's side wheel. the jack was inserted into the plastic jack saddle located in the driver's side rocker panel. the vehicle was raised approximately 4 inches, the wheel was removed, and the jack saddle broke and dislodged from the vehicle causing the vehicle to suddenly and abruptly fall to the ground. the driver's side rocker panel, front fender, door, and front stabilizers were damaged. additionally, I could have been crushed had I been under the vehicle at the time. the vehicle was stationary in a controlled environment inside a finished residential garage with a flat concrete floor. the incident was reported to audi of pensacola and audi of america for review. neither accepted any responsibility for the malfunction or defective product and advised me to simply report it to my insurance company for repair reimbursement.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Both exhaust pipes protrudes out and very hot after parked/engine off. If person leans slightly in to unload articles from trunk, passengers needs to be aware pipes sticks out and can cause skin burns to lower extremity.
- Electronic stability control (esc)
When I drive, the car's gps always say "wrong direction". Actually it IS not wrong direction! It IS very unsafe!
- Fuel/propulsion system
I was driving about 45 mph when my car came to a complete stall in the middle of a busy intersection. It was as if it abruptly ran out of gas. the diagnosis IS that there was metal in the fuel system, which has to be completely replaced. I have researched the same problem, which has occurred with the tdi engine in the volkswagen jetta, passat and audi 3. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011303This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11011296This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
- 11011285This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011282This bulletin provides information when speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference is noted.
- 11011240This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11009983Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available
- 11009941This bulletin provides diagnostic information regarding the locking system.
- 11009928This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009375This bulletin provides information pertaining to the GFF test plan required for A/C compressore replacements, regardless of the concern.
- 11009365This bulletin provides information when there is visible corrosion at the joint between the roof and roof side member.
- 11009356This bulletin provides informaion regarding zirconium inserts in the bake piston for vehicle equipped with ceramic brakes.
- 11009351This bulletin provides information regarding the general approach to brakes rubbing.
- 11009348This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11009347This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11009344This bulletin provides information on repairs on the air spring strut of the frong axle; additional sealing.
- 11009332This bulletin provides information when there are noises and/or vibration in tight turns in vehicles with quattro drive.
- 11009327This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11009313This bulletin provides guidance in order to provid informaiton regarding preparatoin when calling the Audi Technical Assistnce Center (TAC).
- 11009312This bulletin provides informationw hen there are car was brush bristles trapped in the seam between the headlight and fender.
- 11007354This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
- 11007345This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007315This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007305This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007301This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007297This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11007273This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
- 11007264This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007234This bulletin provides information vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 11007224This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007220This bulletin provides information when there are functional restrictions or driving behavior due to diesel detected in petrol.
- 11007216This bulletin provides service information ror when the fuel tank cannot be fully filled.
- 11005935This bulletin provides informaiton when there are speaker rattles, vibrations or audio interference in the sound system.
- 11005911This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 11005884This bulletin provides service information pertaining to noises from wheel input shaft/drive shaft.
- 11005878This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005877This bulletin provides information about replacing the clutch end cover.
- 11005865This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibration from the front of the vehicle while in dynamic mode.
- 11005861This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 11005848This bulletin provides Audi technicians with information to prepare for contact to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 11003026This bulletin provides informationw hen there are optical concerns with the tail lights.
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