Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Audi A7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Audi A7 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V201000 Instrument Panel Display Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V842000 Power Outlet May Cause Charging Cable to Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V601000 Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V742000 Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V606000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Audi A7 has several recalls, mainly due to software issues affecting electrical systems and back-over prevention. These issues contribute to an average overall reliability rating, but major mechanical failures are uncommon.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$1,000 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| rear suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | 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 change every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inoperative rearview camera
- Inaccurate fuel level readings
- Unresponsive instrument panel display
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Audi A7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.