Reliable Auto DB

2017 Audi S7 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S7 over 10 years — 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Turbocharger and Occupant classification.

2013 Audi S7
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Complaints

5

Per year

0

Recalls

2

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 5), then Engine (2) and Steering (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 S7 has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Audi S7. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2022-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V178000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2018-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V370000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (5 total)

Electrical system
2
Engine
2
Steering
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

120171202132024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The last month I’ve been having issues with the transmission. It’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the…"
    Powertrain, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2024-12-18
  • "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Engine · filed 2024-04-03
  • "I was driving on the freeway all of the sudden the dashboard has all lights up, I stepped out of the Vehicle to see what was going on and I starter to smell like a burning electric component, I went into the battery to…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-01-19
  • "WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED RUNNING, STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. CAUSED BY BOTH TURBOCHARGERS GOING OUT AT THE SAME TIME. 36,000 MILES A FEW MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. APPARENTLY THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH…"
    Steering, Service brakes, Engine · filed 2021-02-25
  • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI S7. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEWELL COLLISION CENTER OF HOUSTON (111 STAGE RUNN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77090) WHO STATED THAT THE…"
    Visibility, Visibility and wipers · filed 2017-10-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Audi S7 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
S7 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) All-wheel drive 17 27 21 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

C7 generation, 2013–2018
Body styles Sportback
Oil 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)
Tire size 255/40R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V370000 covers certain 2013-2018 Audi S7 models (with S6, A6/A7, and RS7 with basic seats) where the front-passenger seat body-sensing mat may cause the PODS module to malfunction so the passenger air bag may not deploy properly; dealers install a PODS repair kit. Recall 13V450000 covers certain 2013-2014 S7 and S6 models for fuel-line issues. Recall 22V178000 covers certain 2013-2017 S7 models (with A8, S6, S8, and RS7) where the turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked and wear bearings, which can stall the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Audi S7 reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S7 over 10 years — 0 per year. That is more complaints per year than most S7 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Turbocharger and Occupant classification.

What are common problems with a 2017 Audi S7?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (2 of 5), then Engine (2) and Steering (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2017 Audi S7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 S7 has 15 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Audi S7 been recalled?

The 2017 Audi S7 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Audi S7?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2017 Audi S7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Audi S7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Audi S7 is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Audi S7 use?

0W-30 (confirm on cap)

What tire sizes fit a US Audi S7?

Published US specs commonly list front 255/40R20 (trim dependent) and rear 255/40R20 (trim dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi S7?

Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 S7 models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, A6 Allroad, and S6) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V155000 and 22V861000 cover overlapping 2020-2022 S7 models for fuel-gauge and electrical issues shared with S6, A6 Allroad, RS6, and RS7. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including S7 where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.