2018 Audi RS 7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Audi RS 7. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 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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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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Audi RS 7. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Audi RS 7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 24 |
| 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 2018 Audi RS 7
How do I know if my 2018 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 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
- A42,895 complaints
- A61,658 complaints
- Q51,342 complaints
- Q71,047 complaints
- A3731 complaints
- S4588 complaints
- A5325 complaints
- TT319 complaints
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.