2017 Audi S7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S7 years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S7. That ranks 4th out of 12 S7 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Audi S7 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 17% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Audi S7 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Problem: 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.
Risk: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recall is 21H7.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: 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 module to malfunction.
Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 this recall is 74D5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Yesterday I drove 2 hours on the interstate for a doctors appointment. When I got finished with the doctors appointment I got in the car and turned it on. I made a phone call before I left my parking spot and pulled out of the parking lot to get back onto the interstate to travel back home. While I…
The last month Iâve been having issues with the transmission. Itâs been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. Iâve lost power while…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (EPC light, Low oil light, and…
I was driving on the freeway all of the sudden the dashboard has all lights up, I stepped out of the Vehicle to see what was going on and I starter to smell like a burning electric component, I went into the battery to disconnect and the Negative terminal was SUPER HOT to the point it burned my…
When driving in town the car abruptly stopped running, steering and brakes failed. Caused by both turbochargers going out at the same time. 36,000 miles a few months out of warranty. Apparently this is known issue with the audi's and audi has not issued a recall or anything according to the audi…
Other Audi S7 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 S7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 S7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 S7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 S7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020 S7 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 S7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 S7 | 15 | 2 |
| 2015 S7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 S7 | 14 | 4 |
| 2013 S7 | 16 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi S7?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Audi S7?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Audi S7 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S7 model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.