2018 Audi S7 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 7, 2018 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S7 years
Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
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.

Audi S7
Production: 2010 - Generation: Second (C8, 2018 - ) Engine: 4,0 litre biturbo V8 (petrol) Power: 450 PS Gearbox: 8 speed S Tronic Layout: front engine, all whee. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2018 Audi S7 recalls (1)

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Air bags:sensor:occupant classificationJun 4, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles

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

← 2017 S7 · 2020 S7 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 S701
2024 S701
2023 S701
2022 S703
2021 S7310
2020 S736
201801
2017 S762
2016 S7152
2015 S713
2014 S7144
2013 S7163

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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.