Most common 2016 Audi A7 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi A7 complaints by model year
Best A7 years: 2017, 2015, 2022. Years to avoid: 2019, 2012, 2013, 2016. Compare all years →
2016 Audi A7 recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.
Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating).
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Air bags › Side/window
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
What 2016 Audi A7 owners say
Air bags
When I have a passenger riding with me the passenger airbag cuts on and off the whole time while I'm driving. This is a major safety concern especially when I have passengers all the time. I'm concerned the airbag will not deploy during an accident.
Going straight, passing thru a green light, another driver runs red light, t bones A7 (prestige trim) causing noticable damage to exterior on passenger side however airbags failed to deploy. Meanwhile A7 also had impact to driver side which the airbags did diploy with less impact then the passenger side. There is a known recall on other trim levels for the passenger air bag however the prestige trim was not included.
2016 Audi A7 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 25 / 38 / 30 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 29 / 24 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Audi A7 a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 A7 rates use caution: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the A7 at the same age. It is one of the A7 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Audi A7?
The air bags — 7 complaints, 47% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the steering (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2).
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi A7 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2016 Audi A7, the most recent from January 16, 2019 (fuel rail). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi A7?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2015 and 2022. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2012, 2013 and 2016. See the full Audi A7 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Audi A7 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 20,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.