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US recalls (2)
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Fuel system
2017-12-06 · campaign 2017-611
On certain vehicles, the fuel line may weaken and leak over time due to an issue during the manufacturing process. This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected fuel line.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A7 (2 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Audi A7.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Audi A7 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Audi A7 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| A7 quattro 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 38 | 29 | $3,300 |
| A7 quattro 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.