Audi A7 4G8 (2012–2018)

Audi A7 4G8 (2012–2018) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Audi A7 — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
4G8 2012–2018 2016
4K8 2019–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the A7

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Audi 3.0L 6-cylinder 2012–2025 19 models 128

About this generation

The A7 is in essence a four-door fastback version of the C7-series Audi A6, based on the Volkswagen Group MLB platform. The A7 was released before the more conventional A6 saloon/estate. Both cars share the same core structure, drivetrain, chassis, dashboard and interior, whilst the A7 has its own unique exterior panelwork. It also differs from the A6 in that it uses aluminium for much of its front body structure. The A7 was also the first fastback to appear within the Audi C-platform series since the Avant version of the C2 Audi 100, which was discontinued in 1982.

The vehicle was unveiled in Pinakothek der Moderne art museum in Munich on 26 July 2010, and later at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, 2011 New York Auto Show, and Wörthersee Tour 2011 (in Misano Red). The vehicles went on sale in autumn 2010. Early models include 2.8 FSI () with multitronic, 3.0 TFSI quattro () with seven-speed S tronic, 3.0 TDI quattro () with seven-speed S tronic; followed by 3.0 TDI () with multitronic.

The 2011 model year A7 introduces FlexRay high speed databus that controls all the driver assistance systems from the A8, but it adds head-up display and active lane assist. Full LED headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light (Xenon) with variable headlight range control. US models went on sale 2012 model year vehicles. Early models include 3.0 TFSI quattro () with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The S7 is a version of the A7 with a biturbo TFSI V8 engine rated at and of torque, as well as a quattro four wheel drive system and 7-speed S–tronic gearbox. The S7 can accelerate from in 4.7 seconds. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and later in 2012 Audi quattro Cup. Delivery of the S7 began in spring 2012. Reviewers have cited the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class as the inspiration to the Audi A7 in the four-door executive sedan market.

The following internal combustion engines are available, with variations dependent on market. In the ICOTY Awards, the Audi A7 was named the International Car of the Year in 2012. AutoWeek named the Audi A7 as the Best of the Best/Car for 2012. Esquire named the Audi A7 as the 2011 Esquire Car of the Year. Automobile named the Audi A7 "2012 Automobile of the Year". As part of the A7 Sportback product launch, a launch campaign was created in collaboration with the London advertising agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty.

The birth story of the A7 Sportback became the inspiration of the Paper Liberation spot. As part of the A7 launch in the US, a papercraft version of 2012 Audi A7 was produced. As part of the S7 launch in the US, a Super Bowl commercial was produced. The A7 3.0 TDI quattro (, marketed as the A7 3.0 BiTDI quattro) was added to the UK market. The US market A7 3.0 TDI 'clean diesel' quattro was unveiled at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, and went on sale in Fall 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle.

The A7 Sportback Black Edition is a version of the A7 (excluding 3.0 TDI (), S7) for the UK market. It includes 21-inch rotor-design alloy wheels with a dark titanium finish with further lowered S line sports suspension, black grille and number plate surrounds and the window frame strips, and by privacy glass extending from the B-pillar rearwards; Piano Black inlays, sports seats upholstered in black Valcona leather, black headlining, BOSE audio system with DAB radio and AMI from SE specification and above, S line equipment package (satellite navigation, light and rain sensors, Xenon all-weather headlights and LED rear lights, Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, Audi parking system plus, and keyless go), powered tailgate operation, electrically adjustable front seats and a powered retractable rear spoiler.

Sales began in November 2012, with deliveries began in early 2013. At the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, Audi showcased the A7 Sportback h-tron Concept, which is a modified A7 with a hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Source: Wikipedia — Audi A7 — First generation (Type 4G8; 2010), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 28 $17,447 77% 88,426 mi
2016 94 $17,995 79% 96,991 mi
2017 34 $19,085 84% 90,710 mi
2018 41 $22,709 100% 76,580 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2012 5 30 Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System
2014 2 11 Fuel/Propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine
2015 3 5 Service Brakes, Air Bags, Steering
2016 3 15 Air Bags, Steering, Fuel/Propulsion System
2018 2 0 —

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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