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Audi S7 Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns across the Audi S7, 2013–2021. Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most (16) and the 2015 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls14campaignsCovering 2013–2021 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints58filedOwner reports across 7 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy22mpg combined2025 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Audi S7 complaints by model year

58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

316 414 31 215 26 63 103
2013201420152016201720202021
201316 201414 20151 201615 20176 20203 20213
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2015 · 1 complaints
  • 2020 · 3 complaints
  • 2021 · 3 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2013 · 16 complaints
  • 2016 · 15 complaints
  • 2014 · 14 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2013–2021. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Audi S7 owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2013201420152016201720202021
Engine 147111210
Electrical system 1103223
Power train 0203111
Fuel/propulsion system 1201010
Forward collision avoidance 0300101
Steering 0001210
Engine and engine cooling 2100000
Lane departure 0200100

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Audi S7 recalls (14)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one S7 model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Audi S7
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V900000Dec 19, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112020–202558.2%
25V201000Mar 31, 2025Instrument Panel Display Failure202182.1%
23V601000Aug 25, 2023Incorrect Brake Fluid Cap202194.6%
22V861000Nov 21, 2022Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power2020, 2021, 202296%
22V742000Oct 5, 2022Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111202195.2%
22V178000Mar 23, 2022Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer2013–201785.1%
22V155000Mar 14, 2022Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading2020, 2021, 202295.7%
22V034000Jan 26, 2022Rear Axle May Be Misaligned2020, 202198.5%
21V606000Aug 5, 2021Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208202198.5%
21V295000Apr 26, 2021Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break2020, 202198.7%
21V159000Mar 10, 2021Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly2020, 202197.4%
18V370000Jun 4, 2018Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly2013–201884.6%
18V096000Feb 7, 2018Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 1102014, 201580.9%
13V450000Sep 23, 2013Fuel Line Leak2013, 201497.6%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201320 mpg
201420 mpg
201520 mpg
201621 mpg
201721 mpg
201818 mpg
202022 mpg
202122 mpg
202222 mpg
202322 mpg
202422 mpg
202522 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2021 Audi S7 report3 complaints · 10 campaigns →2020 Audi S7 report3 complaints · 6 campaigns →2017 Audi S7 report6 complaints · 2 campaigns →Every Audi modelAudi models →

Audi S7 FAQ

How many recalls has the Audi S7 had?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover at least one Audi S7 model year from 2013 to 2021. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Audi S7 year has the most complaints?

Among the last 7 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (16) and the 2015 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Audi S7 problems?

Across the 2013–2021 model years, owners most often name the engine, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Audi S7 get?

EPA rates the 2025 Audi S7 at 22 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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