AI Damage2021 Audi A7 E: common problems
The maker issued 1,010 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1,010
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 415 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 157 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has…
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- This bulletin provides information when the starter/generator drive belt is noisy or came off
- This bulletin provides information when there is a warning message in the instrument cluster about…
- This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks
- This bulletin provides information regarding fault finding and repair information for electric tailgate
- This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel
- This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense…
This bulletin provides information regarding driver assist systems; Audi adaptive light, Audi pre sense system fault, adaptive cruise assist inop (DTC C12D5FA).
- This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- This bulletin provides information when there are stails/marks on the sill panel trim
- This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases
- This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking…
This bulletin provides information when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, rear parking sensor loose, rear parking sensor fault message.
NHTSA lists 1,010 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Audi A7 E?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 1,010 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Audi A7 E?
NHTSA lists 1,010 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Audi A7 E from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.