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2012 Audi A7 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2012 Audi A7 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 66 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi A7
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| Audi A7 in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 20114000 mi | Front driver and passenger windows were squeaking. New weather strips placed, driver's side still squeaks. | ||
2012 Audi A7 4dr Hatch
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201525000 mi | In Tank fuel pump check valve intermittently not closing causing fuel pressure to bleed down upon engine startup with resulting stall. | ||
| Sep 202158000 miUS $3000 | Adaptive Cruise Control Camera and processor defective | ||
| Audi A7 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201544000 mi | CEL on small evaporative leak CEL light on small evaporative leak Window regulator in left rear making rattling noise | ||
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Aug 201670000 miUS $85 | Side assist system control module went bad. Covered under CPO warranty. Only $85 deductible paid. | ||
| Audi A7 in Nevada, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201528000 mi | Gas fumes -cracked fuel pump that had been recalled that I wasn't told about until it was non driveable | ||
| Audi A7 in Tennessee, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201532300 mi | Transmission control unit software update | ||
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States Mar 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201428600 mi | Reoccurring coolant leak. Dealer pressure tested, could not find fault. Still leaking slowly. Will take back when level drops below minimum again. My 3rd time. Interior AC Vent Broken. Dealer replaced. Fixed. Rough Idle. Dealer replaced some parts and used fuel treatment. Still idles rough. | ||
| Nov 201433000 mi | Slow coolant leak. Engine Overheated. Temp Gauge at Max. Variable Water Pump Failed (not holding vacuum), Replaced. Thermostat Failed, Replaced. | ||
| Mar 201541000 mi | Front Grille Paint Peeling. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201546000 mi | Tailight Failure Indicated when car washed. Tail light assembly replaced under warranty. Front Grille Paint Peeling in another area. Replaced Under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201547000 mi | Tail light Fault again after being washed. Side maker light replaced. | ||
| Feb 201654000 mi | Metal clanking noise when going over bumps. Passenger side engine mount failed. Replaced. Parking system fault. Parking Buzzer replaced. | ||
| Sep 201662000 miUS $85 | Front Lower Guide Link Worn and Replaced. Heard popping noise when driving over inclines. | ||
| Audi A7 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201556000 miUS $500 | Manufacturer recall on fuel injectors and rods. A week before receiving letter from Audi on recall, my car wreaked of gas, engine light was on, and engine riding rough. Dealer refused to pay for tow to dealer, so I had to. Concurrent with faulty fuel injector and horrid gas smell with engine light requiring tow to dealer, I was told cooling system/thermostat had shorted out. I had to pay for diagnostics and repair of $300. Was told this was unrelated 2 recall | ||
| Audi A7 in Alberta, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Mar 201665720 mi | Stage 4 fan cooling relay malfunction. Caused the 'Do not rev past 4,000 rpm' indication to come on along with EPC light. After a day, only the check engine light came on. | ||
| Apr 201773160 miC $1650 | Downpipes stayed rising. Caused rattle at 1,300 rpm .. replaced both sides | ||
| Audi A7 in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Mar 201544000 mi | Replaced buzzing speaker cover under warranty | ||
| Audi A7 in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 201670000 miUS $2800 | Transmission failure | ||
| Nov 201670200 miUS $2800 | Transmission failure | ||
| Audi A7 in Missouri, United States Feb 2017 - May 2019 | |||
| Jun 201742500 mi | Cooling system failure, vehicle was overheating to the max, AC not cooloing, dealer replaced thermostat which regulates the temperature, vehicle under warranty audi smart key not responding, Dealer replaced sensors at no charge, repaired at the time I bought the vehicle | ||
| Aug 201846852 miUS $85 | gas cap actauator repair | ||
| Audi A7 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202041000 miUS $2200 | AC went out requiring a new condenser to be installed | ||
| Audi A7 in California, United States Nov 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202277497 miUS $5 | - encountered DTC P0691 - Fan 1 Control Circuit Low - Check & confirmed 40A fuse was broken - replaced fuse | ||
| Audi A7 in Illinois, United States Aug 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 20115827 mi | Adaptive Cruise Control failed; no cruise control function at all. Sensor found to be misadjusted. Readjusted sensor, alignment; reset mirrors of modules and adapt radars. | ||
| Jul 201212467 mi | ACC failed again after intermittent outages. Dealer replaced sensor and performed calibration on alignment rack via gff. Problem fixed, but intermittent outages still occur. | ||
| Audi A7 in California, United States Nov 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201726000 miUS $150 | Fuel door stayed shut when doors were opened. Replaced fuel door actuator. | ||
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States May 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $90 | Replaced oxygen sensor Replaced AC sensor | ||
| Audi A7 in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201761000 miUS $1300 | The thermostat failed (physical failure can be seen on the valve). I also preemptively replaced the water pump. | ||
| Audi A7 in Indiana, United States Sep 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Sep 201325000 mi | AC stopped cooling intermittently. Dealer replaced fuse. | ||
| May 201434000 miUS $200 | CD Player was not ejecting music CDs properly | ||
| Feb 201544000 mi | Service Action - reprogrammed Transmission Control Module. | ||
| Mar 201770000 miUS $1400 | Front Pads and rotors | ||
| Audi A7 in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201311300 mi | MMI control module failure | ||
| Mar 201521000 mi | thermostat | ||
| Audi A7 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Feb 201314040 mi | Drivers cornering light failure. Intermitent "bump" in steering wheel. | ||
| Audi A7 in Oregon, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201426000 mi | Seat back bolster rubbed through the leather finish. | ||
| Nov 201646400 miUS $378 | Center dash speaker distorting and needed to be replaced. When shop replaced airbag sensor, they evidently damaged or failed to correctly reinstall seat controls. Passenger no longer moves forward, backward, up/down, or tilt. | ||
| Dec 201646000 miUS $400 | Distorted audio during phone calls. Speaker was blown (and had been for several years evidently) and was replaced. Warranty expired, so repair was not covered. | ||
| Sep 201862000 miUS $1600 | Failed water pump | ||
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 20123000 mi | Window track marking tint right front passanger window | ||
| Aug 20137000 mi | Ignition and key fob issue. Took so long because replacement key fob not available at Jacksonville parts depot and New Jersey was out of stock | ||
| Oct 20139200 mi | Black coating on the front grill began to peel off | ||
| Apr 201411200 mi | Lamp malfuntion light came on, checked for faults in left front headlight system and reset | ||
| Apr 201729000 miUS $300 | replaced battery | ||
| Audi A7 in Missouri, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201426700 mi | Slight whine sound from the steering wheel when turning. Window washer fluid always empty | ||
| May 201430000 mi | Overheating. Replaced stuck thermostat. | ||
| Jan 201529200 mi | Replaced NVLD pressure sensor | ||
| Jun 201545000 mi | Both rear door LED threshold lights | ||
| Oct 201549000 mi | Blower motor bearing was making noise and needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201656000 miUS $350 | Gas door solenoid failed and needed to be replaced | ||
| Audi A7 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201317300 mi | Lurching when decelerating from 2nd to 1st gear. MMI unit would freeze and needed the car shut off and restarted to reboot MMI. | ||
| Nov 201527000 mi | Two repairs in one visit: Fuel door stuck in closed position Passenger seat airbag sensor malfunction | ||
| Jun 201839000 mi | Check engine light. False alert. | ||
| Audi A7 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201314200 mi | MMI defective. was replaced by dealer. | ||
| May 201518000 mi | lighting circuit board replaced. | ||
| Audi A7 in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201316800 mi | Check engine light lit. Computer diagnosis indicated a fault in the air intake. Computer fault was reset. | ||
| Jun 201326000 miUS $500 | While driving through a highway construction zone, apparently a rock was thrown up and went through the lower grill and damaged the small radiator causing a coolant leak. | ||
| Sep 201650000 mi | Replace glove box door under warranty. | ||
| Audi A7 in Georgia, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201446800 mi | An engine mount was leaking and it was replaced. | ||
| Nov 201451000 mi | An LED light strip in the interior passenger side front door failed and had to be replaced. The length of the service visit was due having to order a part. | ||
| Sep 201561000 miUS $85 | The thermostat failed in the closed position and the car was in danger of overheating. | ||
| Jun 201775000 miUS $450 | Battery worked fine but failed a test and needed replacement | ||
| Audi A7 in New Hampshire, United States Jan 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 20122000 mi | The gasket on the driver side outside mirror was shreading. | ||
| Audi A7 in District of Columbia, United States May 2012 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jul 20121000 mi | Minor vibration sound when rolling down back left window. One trip to diagnose, then another to install replacement window regulator. Good service at Audi - Tyson's Corner in DC area. | ||
| Aug 20147000 mi | Minor interior creaking noise going over bumps. Dealer lubed the rear seat back pins and rear trunk shelf -- problem solved with great customer service. | ||
| Jun 201615000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealed checked and reset with no issue detected. Car drove fine before and after. | ||
| Dec 201722000 miUS $1000 | Routine front brake pad replacement. Great service from Audi Tysons - VA. | ||
| Apr 201824500 miUS $585 | Car had trouble with cold starts. Diagnosis eventually determined failed brake sensor was the cause, then a quick repair. | ||
| Jul 201826500 mi | Car had trouble starting. Repeat visit from April 2018. Replaced the Relay as a goodwill repair. | ||
| Audi A7 in South Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| May 201319300 mi | some valve failed and system lost all freon. valve replaced and system recharged | ||
| Mar 201434000 mi | Engine was using 1 quart of oil every 1,700 mi. Did oil consumption test and replaced PCV valve. Car has gone about 4,000 miles on 1/2 quart. Problem resolved. Driving back from florida, car stalled at light then began running very rough. Took to Audi of Charleston SC. Was told bad wire and spark plug as car was running on 5 cylinders. Replaced ignition wire and spark plug and problem corrected | ||
| Audi A7 in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Aug 201534800 mi | Replace oil pressure sensor | ||
| May 201750000 miUS $85 | PCV valve replaced to fix loud whistling noise from engine. Was done under certified pre-owned warranty, thankfully, as it required removing the super charger to replace. | ||
| Audi A7 in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Apr 201325500 mi | Blown speaker front center | ||
| Audi A7 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201426040 mi | Engine will not start intermittently. Will crank away but no ignition. Dealer replaced power supply relay and did TSB relating to no start issues. Drove home, stopped along the way, same problem arised. Took car back to dealer next day | ||
| Jan 20153100 mi | replaced several cables etc... | ||
| Audi A7 in Minnesota, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 20123000 mi | Passenger seat seat belt warning system malfunction. Replaced seat sensor. | ||
| Dec 20124000 mi | LED Sill plate light was not working. Windshield washer was not working properly. | ||
| Mar 201816000 mi | Replace fuel line that could leak....recall | ||
| Audi A7 in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201211000 mi | Both of my Night Vision functions, Highlight PedestrianĀ and Warning ToneĀ, stopped working last week! I checked in the MMI and made sure they were still on. Check engine light also on... | ||
2012 Audi A7 4dr Hatch
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A7 in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201542780 mi | Replaced steering rack | ||
2011.5 Audi A7 4dr Hatch
204-horsepower 2.8L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A7 in Netherlands Nov 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201859520 mi€500 | Car was low in back right. Turns out the air spring had to be replaced | ||
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