Audi RS 7 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Audi RS 7, across 12 model years (2013–2026). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Audi RS 7 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RS 7 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 RS 7: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2014 RS 7: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2021 RS 7: 4 complaints, 12 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Audi RS 7 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Audi RS 7 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RS 7 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 RS 7 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 RS 7 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 RS 7 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2022 RS 7 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 RS 7 | 4 | 12 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2018 RS 7 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2017 RS 7 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2016 RS 7 | 6 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 RS 7 | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2014 RS 7 | 5 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 RS 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi RS 7 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2016 (6), 2014 (5), 2021 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Audi RS 7?
Engine, with 10 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Audi RS 7 have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.