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2014 Audi A7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

69/100

#5 most-complained of 14 A7 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Audi A7 has a complaint index of 69 and ranks 5th worst out of 14 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Fuel system issues dominate, with 5 of 11 complaints (45%) tied to stalling and fuel leaks, plus 2 recalls.

Complaints
11
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25
21 city / 33 hwy

Top 2014 Audi A7 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System5 (45%)
  2. Engine3 (27%)
  3. Steering2 (18%)
  4. Brakes1 (9%)
  5. Electrical System1 (9%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (9%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (9%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles have stalled suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes with a smell of gasoline despite a full tank.
  • Fuel gauge and sender problems make the gauge stick at half full, causing the car to act as if it's out of gas and stop.
  • Exhaust pipes have been reported as protruding and hot enough to cause burns when leaning in to unload the trunk.
  • The sunroof has shattered while driving at highway speed, dropping glass into the cabin.
  • Motor mounts were found to need replacement during routine maintenance around 63,000 miles.
  • Electric power steering has suddenly stiffened or failed while driving, triggering a warning light and a 'do not drive' message.
2014 Audi A7 complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2014Jul 2018Feb 2021Feb 2023Feb 2024Jun 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Dec 2019 (3).

2014 Audi A7 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Airbags139,249 vehicles

    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: 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V781000Dec 6, 2017Fuel System48,693 vehicles

    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: 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.

2014 Audi A7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,525
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Diesel
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other A7 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid9230522
2013Avoid7719521
2014Caution6911225
2015Caution545325
2016Avoid8515327

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Audi A7 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2014 A7 a complaint index of 69, ranking it 5th worst of 14 model years with a Caution verdict, relative to other A7 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A7?
Fuel system issues lead with 5 of 11 complaints (45%), followed by engine problems (3 complaints, 27%) and steering problems (2 complaints, 18%).
Does the 2014 Audi A7 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for airbag seat wear (campaign 18V370000) and one for a fuel line compression point that can weaken and leak (campaign 17V781000).
At what mileage do problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for the 2014 A7 overall is 40,000 miles, with fuel system complaints reported at a median of 24,250 miles and engine complaints at 63,000 miles.
How does the 2014 A7 compare to other years?
The 2014 A7's complaint index of 69 is better than 2012 (92, Avoid), 2013 (77, Avoid), 2016 (85, Avoid), and 2019 (100, Avoid), but worse than 2015 (54, Caution).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.