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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 vs. BMW 3-Series Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2012 - 2018 BMW 3-Series Reliability by Generation2012 - 2018 BMW 3-Series
44.857142857143% Best 116% Worst
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2016 - 2018 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Reliability by Generation2016 - 2018 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
65.428571428571% Best 152% Worst
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2012 - 2015 Audi A7 Reliability by Generation2012 - 2015 Audi A7
51.714285714286% Best 128% Worst
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2006 - 2011 BMW 3-Series Reliability by Generation2006 - 2011 BMW 3-Series
52.857142857143% Best 130% Worst
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2000 - 2005 BMW 3-Series Reliability by Generation2000 - 2005 BMW 3-Series
62.571428571429% Best 147% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have just under 20,000 miles on this car (January, 2013) and it has not presented one problem in ownership. There have been a couple minor factory proactive remediation items, but otherwise consistent day in and day out. full 2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even though I have one on order, I'm still a bit nervous about the reliability. Everyone I know loves their Audi, but the horror stories on the web are a bit scary. full 2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I have just under 20,000 miles on this car (January, 2013) and it has not presented one problem in ownership. There have been a couple minor factory proactive remediation items, but otherwise consistent day in and day out. full 2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Even though I have one on order, I'm still a bit nervous about the reliability. Everyone I know loves their Audi, but the horror stories on the web are a bit scary. full 2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review