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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013-2024 Audi S7 has 22 documented known issues, with 12 rated critical. The most serious are 4.0L Fuel Line Can Leak and Create a Fire Risk (Recall 13V450 / 20U6), Rear Seat-Belt Retractor Can Release a Child Restraint Early (Recall 21V606 / 69CS), Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Critical Safety Information (Recall 25V201 / 90VC), High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) Failure Causing Hard Start and Power Loss (4.0T V8) ($700-$2,200 repair), Turbocharger Wastegate Linkage Rattle and Underboost (4.0T V8) ($3,000-$9,000 repair), S-tronic 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DL501/0B5) Mechatronic and Clutch Wear ($1,500-$6,000 repair), Passenger Occupant Detection Mat Can Disable the Airbag (Recall 18V370 / 74D5), Rear-Axle Lock Nut and Alignment Recall Follow-Up (21V295 / 22V034), Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (Recall 25V900 / 90TV), Incorrect Brake-Fluid Reservoir Cap Label (Recall 23V601 / 47T9), Rear-Seat Liquid Spill Can Shut Down Gateway Module (Recall 22V861 / 90V2) and Turbocharger Oil-Supply Strainer Can Block and Cause Engine Stall (Recall 22V178 / 21H7). Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $9,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
TIRES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2013-2024 Audi S7 has 22 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: 4.0L Fuel Line Can Leak and Create a Fire Risk (Recall 13V450 / 20U6), Rear Seat-Belt Retractor Can Release a Child Restraint Early (Recall 21V606 / 69CS), Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Critical Safety Information (Recall 25V201 / 90VC). Of these, 12 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2013-2024 Audi S7 has 22 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 12 issues are rated critical: 4.0L Fuel Line Can Leak and Create a Fire Risk (Recall 13V450 / 20U6) and Rear Seat-Belt Retractor Can Release a Child Restraint Early (Recall 21V606 / 69CS) and Instrument Panel May Fail to Display Critical Safety Information (Recall 25V201 / 90VC) and High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) Failure Causing Hard Start and Power Loss (4.0T V8) and Turbocharger Wastegate Linkage Rattle and Underboost (4.0T V8) and S-tronic 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DL501/0B5) Mechatronic and Clutch Wear and Passenger Occupant Detection Mat Can Disable the Airbag (Recall 18V370 / 74D5) and Rear-Axle Lock Nut and Alignment Recall Follow-Up (21V295 / 22V034) and Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (Recall 25V900 / 90TV) and Incorrect Brake-Fluid Reservoir Cap Label (Recall 23V601 / 47T9) and Rear-Seat Liquid Spill Can Shut Down Gateway Module (Recall 22V861 / 90V2) and Turbocharger Oil-Supply Strainer Can Block and Cause Engine Stall (Recall 22V178 / 21H7). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Audi S7 issues range from $0 to $9,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Audi S7. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2013-2024 Audi S7 with 22 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.
Certain 2013-2014 S7 vehicles with the 4.0L engine can develop a fuel-line leak because of manufacturing tolerances, creating a fire risk near an ignition source. Severity: high.
Certain 2021 S7 rear automatic-locking retractors can deactivate early, preventing a child restraint from remaining secured as required by FMVSS 208. Severity: high.
Certain 2021 S7 instrument-panel modules can fail because of a software error, hiding the speedometer or safety warning indicators. Severity: high.
The 4.0T TFSI V8 in the S7 uses two cam-driven high-pressure fuel pumps (one per bank). A failing HPFP cannot maintain rail pressure, producing long cranking, no-start (especially when warm or cold), stalling, rough idle, and reduced power, typically with low fuel-rail pressure c… Repairs typically run $700-$2,200. Severity: high.
The 4.0T's two turbochargers sit in the 'hot-V' between the cylinder banks, where trapped heat coks oil and wears the turbo bearings and wastegate hardware over time. A very common failure is wastegate-linkage wear: the hole in the wastegate arm where the actuator peg sits elonga… Repairs typically run $3,000-$9,000. Severity: high.
EU-spec C7 S7s paired the 4.0T with the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission (DL501 / 0B5). Owners report clutch judder/shudder when pulling away from a standstill, hesitation and jerky low-speed shifts, and in severe cases loss of drive. The dominant failure modes are mecha… Repairs typically run $1,500-$6,000. Severity: high.
On certain 2013-2018 S7 vehicles with basic front seats, stress or wear in the body-sensing mat can make the passenger occupant-detection system malfunction and prevent proper airbag deployment. Severity: high.
Certain 2020-2021 S7 rear trailing-arm lock nuts can fracture from stress corrosion and misalign the rear axle. A follow-up recall covers vehicles whose alignment and tire condition may not have been checked after the first repair. Severity: high.
Within the official 25V900 Part 573 model scope, certain 2020-2024 S7 vehicles can fail to display the rearview-camera image as intended because of a software error. Severity: high.
Certain 2021 S7 vehicles may have an incorrectly labeled brake-fluid reservoir cap, which can lead to use of the wrong fluid and reduced braking ability. Severity: high.
On certain 2020-2022 S7 vehicles, liquid spilled in the rear seat can reach the gateway control module, shut it down, and suddenly reduce engine power. Severity: high.
On certain 2013-2017 S7 vehicles, the turbocharger oil-supply strainer can block, starve the turbo bearings, and allow the shaft or turbine to fail, potentially stalling the engine. Severity: high.
Separate from the adaptive air-suspension struts, the C7 S7's multi-link front suspension uses several aluminum control arms whose rubber bushings and ball joints are common wear items. Failures are widely reported between 70k-100k miles (and sometimes as early as 30k-40k on hard… Repairs typically run $900-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Owners of the heavy A7/S7 frequently report premature front brake wear and rotor warping, with some replacing front rotors multiple times in well under 50k miles. The OEM rotors are relatively soft and reach minimum thickness after roughly one pad set, and uneven pad engagement l… Repairs typically run $600-$1,800. Severity: medium.
Distinct from the engine motor mounts, the C7 S7's quattro driveline develops play as the rear differential mount and driveshaft center support bearing age. The factory rear diff mount has large voids in its rubber, allowing excessive differential movement under load that produce… Repairs typically run $400-$1,600. Severity: medium.
The direct-injection 4.0T TFSI is prone to injector-related driveability faults: clogged or leaking injectors and injector-seal failures cause random/multi-cylinder misfires, rough idle, a rich-running condition, and hesitation. German A7/S7 reliability guides list injector damag… Repairs typically run $500-$2,500. Severity: medium.
The C7 S7's sunroof drainage channels route water down through the A- and C-pillars to exit beneath the car. The drain tubes clog with debris, and the snap-fit connector where the tube attaches to the sunroof frame can loosen as its bonding ages, so water overflows into the cabin… Repairs typically run $0-$800. Severity: medium.
The eight individual coil-on-plug ignition coils on the 4.0T V8 are a recurring misfire source as they age, especially on tuned cars where higher cylinder pressures stress the spark. A failing coil produces a cylinder-specific misfire (P030X) and a flashing or steady check engine… Repairs typically run $350-$900. Severity: medium.
On the C7/C7.5 S7's 4.0T TFSI (EA824) V8, the PCV valve integrated into the oil separator is a high-failure item. The diaphragm fails and the crankcase ventilation system loses its ability to regulate pressure, leading to elevated oil consumption (often 1 quart per ~500-1000 mile… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The S7's large Sportback hatch uses a power liftgate driven by spindle/lift motors and supported by gas struts. Over time the gas struts lose pressure and the motors wear, so the hatch opens slowly or struggles, opens a few inches and stops, won't stay up (slowly drifting closed… Repairs typically run $250-$1,200. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
