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Audi A7 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Audi A7 model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Audi A7 we cover (2019 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 99 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2021 at 89. 34 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Audi A7 is a sleek, fastback-styled luxury sedan competing in one of the most demanding segments in the market. Spanning the 2019 through 2025 model years in our coverage, it targets affluent buyers who want executive-class refinement without sacrificing a distinctly athletic silhouette. With its four-door coupe proportions and premium badge, the A7 positions itself squarely against rivals like the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo and Mercedes-Benz CLS.
The 2023 Audi A7 achieved a 5 out of 5 star rating for side-crash protection, a highlight in its federal safety profile. This contributed to an overall NHTSA Safety Index score of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band for the model year. However, the absence of published frontal and rollover star ratings in federal data means consumers lack a complete crash-test assessment from NHTSA. This gap in information requires careful consideration. A significant concern for the A7 across the 2019 to 2025 model years is its recall record. With 34 recalls issued over this six-year period, the volume suggests a higher likelihood of necessary safety-related repairs. Prospective buyers should confirm the status of any open recalls for a specific vehicle using the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Owner complaints for the A7 are comparatively low, with 47 total reports across all covered years. These complaints notably cite zero reported crashes, zero fires, and zero fatalities, though one injury was reported. While these allegations are unverified, the low severity indicated is a relevant data point. Ultimately, the Audi A7 demonstrates strong safety performance in areas where federal testing is complete. Yet, the incomplete crash-test data and a substantial number of recalls necessitate thorough pre-purchase due diligence.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the A7 for its distinctive fastback styling, upscale interior execution, and composed driving dynamics that set it apart from more conventional luxury sedans. Most acknowledge it as a strong all-around performer in its segment, though some note that its premium pricing and technology complexity can make the ownership experience demanding for buyers less comfortable with feature-dense German vehicles.
- The 2023 A7 earns a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index score, placing it in the Exceptional band, making it the standout model year for safety performance within our covered range.
- Side-crash protection reaches a perfect 5 out of 5 stars in the best-tested year, but frontal and rollover ratings are not available from federal testing, leaving meaningful gaps in the crash-test picture that shoppers should acknowledge.
- Thirty-four recalls across the 2019 to 2025 model years is a high count, and buyers of both new and used A7s should run a VIN check through NHTSA's free lookup tool to confirm no safety recalls remain open on a specific vehicle.
- Owner complaints total 47 across all covered years, with zero reported crashes and zero fatalities in that pool. While these are unverified allegations, the low-severity profile suggests the complaint volume has not translated into catastrophic outcomes based on current filings.
Most-recalled year on record: 2021 Audi A7 with 11 recalls.