2016 Audi S7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2016 Audi S7, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2016 Audi S7
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…
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Audi S7 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,492 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Carvana sold me a 2016 Audi S7 (VIN [XXX] ) with what was later discovered to be an odometer discrepancy. I submitted a formal complaint to the Ohio Attorney General, and Carvana subsequently issued a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2025 · Engine
“The car was driving perfectly fine until last week heading to drop my kids to school and the vehicle stopped on the middle of the street. I had no previous issues or notice. I had multiple warnings on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2024 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Audi S7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Audi S7 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Audi S7 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi S7 | 3 | 16 |
| 2014 Audi S7 | 4 | 14 |
| 2015 Audi S7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Audi S7 | 2 | 15 |
| 2017 Audi S7 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 Audi S7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi S7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 Audi S7 | 10 | 3 |
| 2022 Audi S7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S7 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Audi S7
How do I know if my 2016 Audi S7 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 2016 Audi S7; 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 18V370000).
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.