Audi
A7
14 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Audi A7
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Software update for battery control unit
R/2025/463 · 24 Oct 2025
24 Oct 2025Defect
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Remedy
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.
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Built 20 Dec 2021 – 10 Jun 2024
~72 vehicles affected
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On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
R/2023/317 · 27 Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023Defect
On certain vehicles an incorrect bracket for the side airbag was fitted in the left front seat.
Remedy
Replace the side airbag and bracket.
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Built 4 Jul 2023 – 5 Jul 2023
~5 vehicles affected
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The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation
R/2023/027 · 20 Jan 2023
20 Jan 2023Defect
The fuel gauge may not show the drop in fuel level correctly during vehicle operation.
Remedy
The tank level sender must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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Built 7 Apr 2018 – 6 Oct 2021
~5,487 vehicles affected
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ENGINE CONTROL UNITS MIGHT BE FITTED WITH SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS
R/2022/169 · 10 Jun 2022
10 Jun 2022Defect
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.
Remedy
The engine control unit must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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Built 23 Jan 2022 – 9 Feb 2022
~109 vehicles affected
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THE MESH SIZE OF THE OIL STRAINER IN THE OIL SUPPLY FOR BOTH TURBOCHARGERS IS TOO SMALL
R/2022/132 · 4 May 2022
4 May 2022Defect
The mesh size of the oil strainer in the oil supply for both turbochargers is too small.
Remedy
The oil strainer will be replaced with a revised version with a larger mesh size.
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Built 10 May 2012 – 30 Mar 2017
~4,690 vehicles affected
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VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A HINGED TOWING BRACKET ON WHICH THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGE MODULE COULD BE FAULTY
R/2021/204 · 7 Jun 2021
7 Jun 2021Defect
Vehicles may have been fitted with a hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and where necessary replaced on the vehicles affected.
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Built 2 Dec 2015 – 17 Dec 2018
~263 vehicles affected
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THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MIGHT NOT INFLATE FULLY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2021/117 · 26 Mar 2021
26 Mar 2021Defect
In the event of an accident requiring the vehicle�s front passenger airbag to be activated the airbag might not inflate fully.
Remedy
The dash panel must be checked on the affected vehicles and repaired or replaced if required
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Built 7 Feb 2018 – 14 Dec 2020
~1,298 vehicles affected
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MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE BELT-DRIVEN STARTER-ALTERNATOR
R/2020/138 · 30 Jun 2020
30 Jun 2020Defect
It is possible that moisture may enter the belt-driven starter-alternator.
Remedy
The starter-alternator must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Mar 2020
~34,982 vehicles affected
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THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE HINGED TOWING BRACKET COULD BE FAULTY
R/2019/175 · 3 Jun 2019
3 Jun 2019Defect
Hinged towing bracket on which the locking mechanism in the hinge module could be faulty.
Remedy
The hinge module for the towing bracket must be checked and replaced if required.
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Built 2 Dec 2015 – 17 Dec 2018
~135 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY ESCAPE FROM ONE OR BOTH FUEL RAILS
R/2019/099 · 18 Mar 2019
18 Mar 2019Defect
It is possible that fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side).
Remedy
The fuel rails for the low-pressure side of both cylinder banks must be replaced on the affected vehicles.
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Built 18 Feb 2014 – 2 Sep 2016
~2,763 vehicles affected
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THE AUXILIARY HEATER ELEMENT IN THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY FAIL
R/2019/060 · 22 Feb 2019
22 Feb 2019Defect
The auxiliary heater element connection in the air conditioner may fail.
Remedy
Check the auxiliary heater connector and replace the element if required.
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Built 8 Jul 2014 – 31 Oct 2014
~4,907 vehicles affected
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AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
R/2017/078 · 20 Feb 2017
20 Feb 2017Defect
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
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seta belt pretensioner where necessary.
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Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016
~2,622 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/031 · 20 Apr 2015
20 Apr 2015Defect
Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
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Built 1 Apr 2011 – 30 Apr 2012
~1,073 vehicles affected
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REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2014/098 · 1 Oct 2014
1 Oct 2014Defect
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.
Remedy
Replace vacuum line on affected vehicles.
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Built 1 Jan 2012 – 27 Aug 2014
~5,755 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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