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2022 Audi A7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#14 most-complained of 14 A7 years

The 2022 Audi A7 has 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking 14th out of 14 model years, meaning it has the lowest complaint volume of any A7 year. It does carry 6 recalls covering electrical and camera systems.

Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
25.5
23 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2022 Audi A7 problems

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

No component data.

2022 Audi A7 recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 24V898000Nov 27, 2024Electrical System4,616 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.

    Risk: A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.

  3. NHTSA 23V842000Dec 13, 2023Electrical System93,196 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:cable/cord:onboard

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

    Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.

See all 6 recalls for the 2022 Audi A7 →

2022 Audi A7 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
25.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,125
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
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.

2022 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
2020No verdict382824
2021Caution6261126.5
2022No verdict00625.5
2023No verdict80124
2024No verdict150125

All Audi A7 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi A7 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2022 Audi A7, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 14 A7 model years covered. This makes it one of the better years based on owner complaint volume.
How many recalls does the 2022 Audi A7 have?
The 2022 Audi A7 has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA, covering areas including the rearview camera, high-voltage battery overheating on PHEV models, charging cable issues, liquid intrusion near the rear seat, an infotainment main unit replacement, and a fuel level sender issue.
Does the 2022 Audi A7 have a battery recall?
Yes. Recall 24V898000 covers 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles where the high-voltage battery may overheat; Volkswagen Group is installing advanced diagnostic software as the remedy.
How does the 2022 Audi A7 compare to other A7 years?
The 2022 A7 ranks 14th of 14 years by complaint index (0), the lowest in the lineup, well below years like 2019 (complaint index 100) and 2012 (complaint index 92), both rated Avoid.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi A7?
EPA rates the 2022 Audi A7 at 25.5 mpg combined (23 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,125.

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.