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| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sedan |
| Base Price | $68,432–$92,332 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2022 Audi A7 is a sedan that earns a Carivo score of 7.5/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Technology at 9.0/10, while Value at 6.2/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.0/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 8.3/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.4/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. On technology it rates 9.0/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $68,432–$92,332, 24 MPG, seating 5, the Audi A7 sits in the luxury tier of the sedan market. The value score of 6.2/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 4 years old, it's worth checking whether a newer generation or refresh has addressed any weaker dimensions — compare it to the current model year before buying.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2022 Audi A7 will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good sedan should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2022 Audi A7 ranks #585 of 1310 sedans in the Carivo database — better than 55% of the segment. Its 7.5/10 overall score is exactly at the segment average of 7.5/10. Its $68,432 starting price is about 147% above the segment's median of $27,664.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sedan ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2019 Audi A7 scores 7.3/10 — within striking distance of the 2022's 7.5 — and starts roughly $6,500 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 | 7.6/10 | $74,984 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.5/10 | $72,800 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.6/10 | $70,616 | Read review → |
| 2022 (this review) | 7.5/10 | $68,432 | |
| 2021 | 7.4/10 | $66,248 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.3/10 | $64,064 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.3/10 | $61,880 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.3/10 | $59,696 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.2/10 | $57,512 | Read review → |
| 2016 | 7.1/10 | $55,328 | Read review → |
| 2015 | 7.2/10 | $53,144 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Equipment / Electrical / Infotainment / Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit 26/10/2022 · 22V806000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4,… |
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| Electrical system 21/11/2022 · 22V861000 | 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… |
| Electrical system / Instrument panel / Fuel gauge / Fuel level float/sensor/sending unit 14/03/2022 · 22V155000 | 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… |
| Electrical system / Propulsion system / Charging / Cable/cord / Onboard 13/12/2023 · 23V842000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the… |
| Electrical system / Propulsion system / Traction battery 27/11/2024 · 24V898000 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Audi Q5 PHEV and 2022 Audi A7 PHEV vehicles. The high-voltage battery may overheat. |
Showing 5 of 6 campaigns — see the full list on NHTSA's site.
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