Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Audi A7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Audi A7 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 43 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V125000 Lane Departure Warning Deactivated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V601000 Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 24 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
Together, the 43 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $13,000–$23,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi A7 has moderate recalls and complaints, mainly around electrical and software issues. While it has no critical safety recalls, several problems could lead to inconveniences and potentially costly repairs after warranty.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | occasional |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $750–$3,000 | occasional |
| fuel level sender | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$650 | occasional |
| brake fluid cap | 20,000–50,000 miles | $50–$200 | rare |
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 inspections and servicing
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Cabin air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inaccurate fuel gauge readings
- Malfunctioning lane departure warning
- Dashboard warning lights
- Inconsistent power delivery
- Delayed gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Audi A7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.