Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Audi A7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Audi A7 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V035000 Improperly Welded Fuel Rails May Leak Fuel NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V370000 Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V293000 Head Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment/FMVSS 226 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V955000 Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Audi A7 has a limited set of data with only 1 owner complaint and 4 recalls. Recalls mainly concern the airbag systems, fuel rails, and seat belts. Despite these issues, the vehicle's overall reliability appears to be above average due to the low complaint volume.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Spark plugs replacement
- Coolant system check
- Timing belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smells around the vehicle
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual braking noises
- Seat belt issues
- Engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Audi A7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.