How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Audi A7?

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 A7, which is 56% of the 43 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Audi A7?

Yes. Recall 22V155000 covers a fuel level sender that may stick and cause an inaccurate reading, and recall 22V861000 covers liquid spilling in the rear seat that may penetrate electrical components. Neither is marked do-not-drive.

At what mileage do 2019 A7 electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,500 miles.

Have the 2019 A7's electrical problems caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these complaints, though some owners described near-misses like stalling in traffic.

2019 Audi A7 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Audi A7, or 56% of the 43 total complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure was 18,500 miles. Two related recalls (22V861000 and 22V155000) exist, but neither is a do-not-drive order.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 56% of 43
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses power or stalls while driving, sometimes dropping from drive into neutral or shutting down at a stoplight.
Complete electrical failure disables the engine, door locks, hazards, power steering, and e-brake at the same time.
Dashboard fills with multiple warning lights, including 'Electrical System Malfunction' and 'Start/Stop Malfunction' messages, often followed by limp mode.
Fuel gauge readings are inaccurate, showing incorrect miles-to-empty or a wrong quarter-tank reading even after refueling, tied to recall 22V155000.
Alternator failures are reported alongside safety features becoming inoperable and warning lights illuminating before the vehicle stalls.
Speedometer or virtual cockpit screen goes blank during driving, and pre-sense braking activates or the backup camera fails to work.

When 2019 Audi A7 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2019, latest Jul 1, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2023 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Audi A7

NHTSA 22V861000Nov 21, 2022Electrical System50,883 vehicles
Electrical system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
NHTSA 22V155000Mar 14, 2022Electrical System47,238 vehicles
Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.

Electrical System complaints by A7 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20126 (20%)
20137 (37%)
20141 (9%)
20150 (0%)
20161 (7%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (33%)
201924 (56%)
20202 (100%)
20212 (33%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Audi A7?: NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 A7, which is 56% of the 43 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2019 Audi A7?: Yes. Recall 22V155000 covers a fuel level sender that may stick and cause an inaccurate reading, and recall 22V861000 covers liquid spilling in the rear seat that may penetrate electrical components. Neither is marked do-not-drive.
At what mileage do 2019 A7 electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 18,500 miles.
Have the 2019 A7's electrical problems caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these complaints, though some owners described near-misses like stalling in traffic.