2018 Audi S7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S7 years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2018 Audi S7 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2018 Audi S7 recalls (1)
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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.
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 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 S7 | 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 2018 Audi S7?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Audi S7?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.