Audi A7 recalls

On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.

Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.

72 vehicles · built 20 Dec 2021 to 10 Jun 2024

On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.

Fix: Replace the side airbag and bracket.

5 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2023 to 5 Jul 2023

The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.

Fix: The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

5,487 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2018 to 6 Oct 2021

On a small number of vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the engine control units were fitted with semiconductor components which do not meet the specifications.

Fix: The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

109 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2022 to 9 Feb 2022

The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.

Fix: The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.

4,690 vehicles · built 10 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2017

Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.

263 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018

In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.

Fix: The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required

1,298 vehicles · built 7 Feb 2018 to 14 Dec 2020

It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.

Fix: The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

34,982 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2017 to 31 Mar 2020

Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.

Fix: The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.

135 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2015 to 17 Dec 2018

It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).

Fix: The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

2,763 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2014 to 2 Sep 2016

The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.

Fix: Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.

4,907 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2014 to 31 Oct 2014

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.

2,622 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak

Fix: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.

1,073 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2011 to 30 Apr 2012

On affected vehicles engine oil may in isolated instances enter the brake servo via the vacuum feed lie.This may cause the brake servo diaphragm to rupture and loss of brake servo assistance.

Fix: Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.

5,755 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2012 to 27 Aug 2014