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2022 AUDI A7

6 recalls Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #24V898000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The high-voltage battery in your Audi PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) is the source of power for the electric motor. In some 2022-2023 models, this battery can get too hot, causing a serious issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the high-voltage battery overheats, it could catch fire, which is a major safety risk. This could happen while you're driving or parked, and could cause significant damage to your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install new software to monitor and manage the battery's temperature, and they'll also replace the battery when the final solution is available. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible. In the meantime, you should not charge your vehicle's battery until the repair can be done.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install advanced diagnostic software as the final remedy, anticipated to be available in the second quarter of 2025. Volkswagen will monitor available online vehicle data and contact owners as necessary, to advise them not to charge the vehicle until the battery can be replaced. For vehicles in which online data is unavailable, owners are advised not to charge their batteries until the final remedy becomes available. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 93AA. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 25V080.
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Moderate #23V842000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The compact charging cable in your Audi is the part that connects your car to a higher-wattage power outlet at home. In some cases, this cable can draw too much power from the outlet, causing it to overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the outlet or charging cable overheats, it could start a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will give you a new, safer 220V/240V charging cable with a built-in temperature sensor, free of charge. To avoid any issues, you should only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations until the new cable is installed.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's numbers for this recall are 93U6 and 93U8.
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Moderate #22V861000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The gateway control module in your vehicle is a computer that helps control the electrical systems. It's located in the trunk, and liquid on the rear seat could potentially seep in and damage it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gateway control module fails, your engine's power will suddenly drop, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will fit a protective cover over the gateway control module to prevent liquid damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
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Moderate #22V806000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The infotainment screen in your vehicle is the part that shows you the rearview camera and other important information. In some 2021-2022 models, this screen could get damaged when you turn off the engine, making the rearview camera display not work the next time you start the car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera display is out, you'll have reduced visibility behind your vehicle, which could lead to a crash when reversing or changing lanes.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the infotainment main unit with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.
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Moderate #22V155000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The fuel level sensor in your vehicle is responsible for accurately showing how much gas you have left. In some 2019-2022 Audi models, this sensor can get stuck, making the fuel level display on your dashboard incorrect.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensor is stuck, the fuel gauge may show you have more fuel than you actually do. This could cause your engine to stall while driving, which could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel level sensor with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you get your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
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Under Review #25V900000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your Audi vehicle has a software issue that could cause the image not to display correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image doesn't show up, you'll have a reduced view behind your vehicle, making it harder to spot what's behind you and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the camera system software to fix the issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834 with any questions.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 recalls
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other AUDI A7 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2021
11 recalls
2020
8 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
2 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
5 recalls

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