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2016 Audi A7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 15
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2019

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Jun 4, 2018	18V370000 17V293000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jan 16, 2019	19V035000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2019Latest campaign


Jan 16, 201919V035000	Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire. Remedy Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP. Campaign NHTSA 19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019
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
May 1, 201717V293000	Air bags: side/window If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V293000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." Risk If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2. Campaign NHTSA 17V293000 · May 1, 2017

Jan 16, 201919V035000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system fuel rail

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V035000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V035000 · Jan 16, 2019

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

May 1, 201717V293000

Air bags: side/window

If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V293000

What's wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk: If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.
Campaign: NHTSA 17V293000 · May 1, 2017

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).

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Owner complaints by component15

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15Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	7	47	1	3
Steering	2	13	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	13	0	0
Engine	1	7	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	7	0	0
Tires	1	7	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	7	0	0
Power train	1	7	0	0
Electrical system	1	7	1	3
Structure	1	7	1	3

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

Air bags
“When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I’m driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time.”
Filed 12/27/2024 · ODI 11632572
Engine
“Component/System Malfunction: The engine control unit fails, causing the engine to shut off unexpectedly while driving. This component is available for inspection. Safety Risk: The sudden shutdown poses severe risks.”
Filed 07/22/2024 · ODI 11603833
Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel stopped operating and the "Do Not Drive Vehicle, Steering Defective" message was displayed.”
Filed 04/10/2024 · ODI 11582185

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2016 Audi A7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A7 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi A7. The most recent, 19V035000 (reported January 16, 2019), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Audi A7 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Audi A7?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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