Audi RS 7 years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Audi RS 7 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (4 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, 2021 has the fewest complaints per year, at 0, from 4 complaints. The Audi RS 7 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Audi RS 7, 1 of 4 complaints name Electrical system, Unknown or other.
Data as of .
Audi RS 7 reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Audi RS 7. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 16 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 17 |
| 2021 → Most | 0 | 4 | 2 | Electrical system, Unknown or other | 17 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Audi-approved; engine-dependent) · 8.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/35R20, 275/30R21
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-178 covers certain 2013-2017 Audi A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles: the turbocharger oil-supply strainer can clog, starving the bearings of lubrication. Worn bearings can let the turbine wheel contact the housing or break the shaft, which can stall the engine. Dealers replace the oil strainer and change the oil. Recall 18V-370 covers certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A6 Sedan and A7, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles with basic seats: stress or wear of the body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System module to malfunction so the passenger air bag may not deploy properly. Dealers install a PODS repair kit.
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Audi-approved; 4.0L V8) · 10.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 275/35R21, 285/30R22
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-159 covers certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 vehicles, among other A6/A7-family models: the passenger air-bag score line may have been manufactured incorrectly, so the bag may not deploy properly and could eject plastic debris into the cabin. Dealers inspect and repair the score line as needed. Recall 20V-749 covers certain 2021 A6 Allroad, Q7, RS6, and RS7 vehicles where an electrical connector can detach from a front-door crash sensor, delaying side or curtain air bags or pretensioners in a side impact; dealers inspect and replace sensors as needed. Recall 21V-339 covers certain 2021 SQ7, RS Q8, RS7, RS6 Avant, and SQ8 vehicles for possible cylinder-bore surface cracks that can damage the engine, stall it, or leak oil; dealers replace the engine.
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi RS 7 years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, 2021 has the fewest complaints per year, at 0, from 4 complaints.
Which Audi RS 7 year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 0 (4 complaints). On the 2021 Audi RS 7, 1 of 4 complaints name Electrical system, Unknown or other.
How do Audi RS 7 owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Audi RS 7 years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Audi RS 7 years are too early to compare?
The Audi RS 7 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
Which Audi RS 7 generation is a 2018 model?
C7 RS 7 (US model years 2014-2018 in this catalog).
What engine oil does a US Audi RS 7 use?
0W-40 or 5W-40 (Audi-approved; 4.0L V8) With filter, about 10.6 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Audi RS 7?
Published US specs commonly list front 275/35R21, 285/30R22 and rear 275/35R21, 285/30R22; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.