The 2019 A7 with the 3.0T V6 is part of Audi's MLB Evo platform and shares many components with the A6/A8. While generally solid, this generation has seen some catastrophic engine failures and characteristic Audi electronic gremlins that can get expensive fast.
Symptoms: Excessive oil consumption (1+ quart per 1,000 miles), White/blue smoke on cold start, Rough idle or misfires, Metal shavings in oil, Check engine light with misfire codes
Fix: Complete engine rebuild or replacement required. Factory defect in cylinder bore coating causes premature wear. 35-50 hours labor for rebuild, includes pistons, rings, bore refinishing, often head gaskets. Some cases covered under extended warranty if documented oil consumption history exists.
Estimated cost: $8,000-15,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Failure
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid leak near front of vehicle, Low transmission fluid warning, Harsh shifting when fluid level drops, Pink/red fluid pooling under engine
Fix: Plastic cooler lines crack at crimp points or routing clips. Requires transmission cooler line replacement, often both supply and return. 3-4 hours labor. ATF flush recommended after repair to prevent clutch damage from low fluid operation.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
Electric Parking Brake Actuator Failure
Occasional · high severity
Symptoms: Parking brake won't release, Grinding noise from rear wheels, Warning message: 'Parking brake malfunction', Vehicle stuck in park, Brake warning light on dash
Fix: Integrated brake caliper/actuator units seize or motor fails. Cannot be rebuilt - full caliper assembly replacement required. 2-3 hours per side. Often both sides fail within months of each other. Scan tool required to retract pistons.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,000 per axle
Backup Camera System Failures
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Intermittent black screen when in reverse, Camera view freezes or pixelated, Dynamic guidelines not appearing, Complete camera failure
Fix: Water intrusion at camera housing or MMI module software faults. Recall 21V-765 addresses some cases via software update. Physical failures require camera replacement (1.5 hours). Persistent issues may need MMI coding or camera module replacement behind bumper cover.
Estimated cost: $400-900
Fuel Level Sender Inaccuracy
Common · low severity
Typical onset: 30,000-70,000 mi
Symptoms: Fuel gauge reads incorrectly (often stuck at 1/2 or empty), Range display wildly inaccurate, Low fuel warning with full tank, Gauge jumps erratically while driving
Fix: Faulty fuel level float assembly in tank. Covered under recall 21V-593 but only if specific build dates. Otherwise requires fuel tank removal and sender replacement. 4-5 hours labor due to tank drop.
Estimated cost: $800-1,200
Transmission Mount Deterioration
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunk when shifting from Park to Drive/Reverse, Vibration at idle in gear, Excessive driveline movement on acceleration, Visible torn rubber on mount inspection
Fix: Hydraulic transmission mount fails from heat and stress. Mount located on passenger side of transmission. 2-3 hours labor, requires transmission support during replacement. Often done with motor mounts if showing wear.
Estimated cost: $500-800
Owner tips
Document every oil consumption measurement religiously - Audi extended warranty on engine failures requires proof of documented service history and consumption testing
Change transmission fluid every 40,000 miles despite 'lifetime fill' claims - prevents cooler line contamination issues and extends ZF 8-speed life
Keep MMI and camera software updated through dealer - many electronic gremlins fixed via TSBs and recall updates
Inspect engine oil level every fuel fill-up if over 50k miles - early catch on oil consumption prevents total engine destruction
Beautiful car with strong performance, but the engine failure risk is a deal-breaker unless you have documentation showing consistent oil consumption testing or recent engine work with warranty - budget $1,500/year for surprise electronic issues.
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q8, Audi A7, and Audi A6 vehicles previously repaired under recall number 25V900. Due to a software error, the lane departure warning system may be deactivated.
Consequence: The driver may be unaware that the lane departure warning system is deactivated and rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 6, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V900000
2025-12-19
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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID · 23V601000
2023-08-25
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, RS7, RS6 Avant, A6 Allroad, 2019-2021 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. An incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid.
Consequence: Incorrect brake fluid can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake fluid reservoir cap and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T9.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · 22V861000
2022-11-21
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.
Consequence: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT · 22V155000
2022-03-14
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.
Consequence: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
AIR BAGS · 21V159000
2021-03-10
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly.
Consequence: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
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