2017 Audi A7 Safety Report

The 2017 Audi A7 presents a somewhat ambiguous safety profile due to a lack of comprehensive crash test data from NHTSA, which has not rated this specific model year for overall, frontal, side, or rollover safety. However, the vehicle has a very low complaint volume, with only 1 total complaint reported to NHTSA, involving no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This single complaint points to an issue with the automatic start/stop engine feature engaging prematurely, affecting the braking feel. Despite the low complaint count, the 2017 Audi A7 has been subject to 4 safety recalls. These recalls address significant safety concerns, including a potential fuel leak from the fuel rails (affecting the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE component), which could increase fire risk. Another recall pertains to the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION module, where a malfunction could prevent proper front passenger airbag deployment. A third recall highlights an issue with the AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, where head curtain airbags might not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk for unbelted passengers. Finally, a recall addresses SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER and driver frontal airbags, where improper function could lead to increased occupant injury in a crash. While the low complaint data suggests a generally reliable vehicle in terms of owner-reported issues, the presence of four recalls, particularly those concerning airbags, fuel systems, and seat belt pretensioners, indicates that potential safety critical defects were identified and addressed by the manufacturer. The lack of NHTSA crash test ratings means direct performance in simulated crash scenarios cannot be assessed from this data.

Our recommendation: Given the low complaint volume but multiple safety recalls, prioritize verifying all 4 recalls have been completed by a dealership before purchasing a 2017 Audi A7, and be aware of the lack of NHTSA crash test ratings.