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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2014AVOIDSerious complaints 4.5× usual, mostly engine and fuel system Extended coverage
29 serious complaints of 30, the most about engine (14) and fuel system (7); 4.5× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2014 vehicles. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA22001: engine stall - turbo failure. NHTSA investigation PE21009: engine stall - turbo failure.
What owners report
“This vehicle suffered serious mechanical damage after experiencing a clogged turbo screen. This required both turbos to do be replaced along with the new screen for the turbo lubrication system, as well as the installation of a new pcv unit. This remains a major fault in these engines.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2021
“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.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Apr 2025
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage This communication asks dealers to contact Audi Warranty if they have any questions about the extended warranty coverage for 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles. (AWC-18, Mar 2018)
- Extended coverage This bulletin explains the warranty extension for the crankcase ventilation valve on certain 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles. (AWA 19, May 2019)
- Extended coverage Reminders - TDI Approved Emissions Modifications, Emissions Compliant Repairs, corrections and extended warranty / warranty policy and loaner vehicle overview (EmailAUTDI2L-3L, Sep 2020)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers of a 4.0L Turbo warranty extension for 2013-2017 vehicles (AWA 22, Feb 2022)
- Repair program Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. (AWA 24, May 2024)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
30 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–29 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged; 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · Drive: AWD
2014 A7 trims
| quattro Prestige | quattro Technik |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Audi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Audi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 362 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | 4WD, AWD | 24–27 mpg | Not rated | 14 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 362 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24–29 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 15 | Electrical system (8) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 5 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 43 | Electrical system (24) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp | AWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 333 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 7 | Engine (3) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 240–333 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 240–333 hp | AWD | 24–30 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 36 | Engine (14) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 21–29 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 8 | Engine (4) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 21–29 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Engine (14) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 35 | Engine (19) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Air bags (7) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: A7 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AUDI RS 7 PERFORMANCE 4 DR MHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi RS 7 performance 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 43 |
| 2018 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 15 |
| 2016 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2015 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2014 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 14 |
| 2013 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 19 |
| 2013 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | A7 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | A7 TFSI e quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
24–29 |
| 2020 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 23 |
| 2017 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 24 |
| 2016 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
24–30 |
| 2015 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–29 |
| 2014 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–29 |
| 2013 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2012 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.