2014 Audi A7 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Airbags
What's wrong, in plain English: The airbag system — the part that is supposed to protect you in a crash. 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.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2014 A7.
- Book a repair at any authorized Audi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 18V370000 (manufacturer code 74D5).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-253-2834.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. Fuel system
What's wrong, in plain English: Fuel lines, tank or pump. Fuel problems usually mean a leak, and leaks mean fire risk. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
What could happen: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2014 A7.
- Book a repair at any authorized Audi dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 17V781000 (manufacturer code 20AR).
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-888-237-2834.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 2014 Audi A7 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (5), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Engine (2), Steering (2), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/01/2025 · 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: 4H0907063CG Software version: 0130 Hardware number: 4H0907063 Hardware…
04/01/2025 · Fuel 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 spraying and leaking in engine, possibly from injectors, vacuu…
02/28/2024 · Steering
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 TH…
06/01/2023 · 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.
02/21/2023 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
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…
08/25/2022 · Fuel 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.
02/09/2021 · Fuel system
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 UNCERTAI…
12/10/2019 · Steering
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 SUDD…