AI Damage2019 Audi A7: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Audi A7 filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. The maker issued 1,205 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 43
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 1,205
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 56% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 21% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 19% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 7% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 24 complaints (56% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 389.
- Engine: 9 complaints (21% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 48.
- Powertrain: 8 complaints (19% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 53.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 5 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 complaints (9% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 43 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | 0 | 389 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 | 48 |
| Powertrain | 8 | 0 | 53 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 90 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 69 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 41 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 66 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated the engine had been overheating, and the contact had to pull over to add coolant to the coolant reservoir before continuing to drive. The failure became more persistent within the last 2 months.
The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-27 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message "Engine Malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle then restarted independently, but the message remained displayed.
There were multiple warning lamps and messages and I am requesting the BSG be replaced on this vehicle and the dealership refuses to replace it, although there is a manufacturer recall on this part that is a ticking time-bomb that may cause the car to shut off again while driving.
REPLACEMENT OF DRIVER FRONT DOOR LOCK/LATCH ASSEMBLY DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE INTERNAL OF LATCH MECHANISM NOT ALLOWING INTERIOR HANDLE/CABLE TO REACH CLOSED POSITION 2. The truck of the car does not open with the use of the door latch or key fob. You have to manually open the trunk.
During or immediately following the recall repair, the vehicle developed persistent safety system failures, including rear backup camera malfunction and repeated safety warning alerts.
The tailgate lifting mechanism consistently creaks and groans and rubs against the body panel due to insufficient lift balance from both mechanisms. as a result, Ive already had to replace the lift rods once. I used OEM parts and the exact same thing is happening again.
2019 Audi A7 VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 53336 Fuel Pump and Starter Battery Failure Car stalls during operation. Confirmed by Tyson Audi Dealer wants to charge me for the repair of the said parts. Warning light appeared, then went off. Vehicle was taken to dealership.
Car overheated - warning light came on - and I drove it to the nearest Audi Dealership. I was on a road trip and 800 miles from home when water pump failed. Repairs cost $1950 and took 5 days to complete costing another $1000 in hotel and food expenses plus ruined the road trip.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 934 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 44% most complained about).
On average one model year of the A7 has 6 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 43, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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 there is an abnormal knocking noise from the engine compartment;…
- 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 about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations
- This bulletin provides general information about SOS Emergency Assist
- 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.
- This bulletin provides informaiton when DTC B200FF0 is stored
- This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar…
This bulletin provides information when DTC C12BFF0 is stored in the lane change modeul or the radar sensor; intersection assist/lane change assist are inoperable.
- This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi pressense warning, warning jolt, and/or brake…
- This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is…
This bulletin provides information when there is an Audi adaptive light system malfunction; DTC C12B3FA is stored in the control module for driver assistance systems.
NHTSA lists 1,205 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2019 Audi A7 Rebuild: From Flood Damage to $50K Saleamount per author: 50,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Audi A7?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, powertrain. Total complaints: 43. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (30%), rear-view camera (14%), stalls while driving (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Audi A7?
NHTSA lists 1,205 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 2019 Audi A7 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 2019 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.