2016 Audi RS 7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi RS 7, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi RS 7
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
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…
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Occupant classification (air bags)
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…
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…
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Labels (equipment)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi RS 7 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,794 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front driver and passenger windows started delaminating. Rear side glass is fine. Audi of Van Nuys took pictures. Audi paid for the glass but charged me $1100 for labor.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2022 · Visibility/wiper
“As i would come drive on the city roads and come to slow down to a stop or make a signal turn the auto stop would come on before making a complete stop and shuts the car off while still in motion. Cau”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 16, 2020 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi RS 7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 25 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Audi RS 7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi RS 7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Audi RS 7 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 Audi RS 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 2017 Audi RS 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Audi RS 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 Audi RS 7 | 12 | 4 |
| 2022 Audi RS 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi RS 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Audi RS 7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi RS 7
How do I know if my 2016 Audi RS 7 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Audi RS 7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V096000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Audi models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.