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2012 Audi A7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 30
Latest campaign: Jun 4, 2018

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	3	Dec 6, 2017	17V781000 16V646000 15V019000
Air bags	2	Jun 4, 2018	18V370000 15V823000

Safety recalls5

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 4, 2018Latest campaign


Jun 4, 201818V370000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V370000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
Dec 6, 201717V781000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V781000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V781000 · Dec 6, 2017
Sep 7, 201616V646000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V646000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel. 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 under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ. Campaign NHTSA 16V646000 · Sep 7, 2016
Dec 8, 201515V823000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V823000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash. Risk An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1. Campaign NHTSA 15V823000 · Dec 8, 2015
Jan 20, 201515V019000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V019000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers. Campaign NHTSA 15V019000 · Jan 20, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component30

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30Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Air bags	7	23	0	0
Steering	6	20	0	0
Electrical system	6	20	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	17	2	0
Power train	4	13	0	0
Engine	4	13	0	1
Unknown or other	3	10	0	0
Wheels	2	7	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	7	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	7	0	2
Tires	2	7	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	3	0	0
Fuel system	1	3	0	0
Gasoline	1	3	0	0
Suspension	1	3	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“Oil system. A quart of oil has to be added every day. Dealership says its crank case breather. Which the supercharge cause the oil to burn more.”
Filed 10/12/2022 · ODI 11488899
Steering
“As I was driving with my 4 year old daughter in the vehicle, while making a left turn my vehicle steering wheel locked or seemed to lock on me with no warning, and then the "DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" indicator appeared.”
Filed 03/17/2022 · ODI 11457112
Air bags
“Passenger seat airbag light is on .”
Filed 02/14/2022 · ODI 11451905

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2012 Audi A7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Audi A7 have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Audi A7. The most recent, 18V370000 (reported June 4, 2018), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Audi A7 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Others: air bags (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Audi A7?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 30 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Audi A7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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