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US recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Engine
2022-03-23 · campaign 2022-133
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply could get blocked. If this happens, a turbocharger could fail. This could cause loss of engine power and/or cause the engine to stall.
Note: This problem could cause different warning messages to display or the engine oil warning light to turn on.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Audi will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the oil strainer for the turbocharger oil supply. The dealer will also inspect and document the performance of the boost pressure system and change the engine oil.
Airbag
2018-07-06 · campaign 2018-365
On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the front passenger. In the event of a crash, the airbag system may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger. Correction: Dealers will install a passenger occupant detection system repair kit.
Owner complaints (15)
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Audi S7 (1 fires reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 11 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Audi S7.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Audi S7 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Audi S7 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| S7 4.0 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.