2014 Audi S7: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine; the 2015 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The ECU control module Is a known problem with this car by a great amount of owners. It is such a problem that the car part is on back order for weeks at a time. The biggest issue about this is that the car just randomly doesn't turn on and randomly shuts down on the roads, freeways and even U turns. It can potentially lead to critical injuries”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2024
“The adaptive cruise control and Brake asist features are only working occasionally. Some times it switches on and off DURING traffic while the car is moving. This is a severe saftey issue IMO and needs to be taken care of by Audi.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2022
“The contact owns a 2014 Audi S7. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking an excessive amount of oil. There was an EPC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2022
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“The contact owns a 2014 Audi S7. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed but was not repaired. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,500.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2021
“Vehicle stalled during highway driving. Failed to restart. Towed to a dealership. Diagnostic showed both turbochargers need replacement due to oil starvation caused by a design flaw.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2021
“I have a problem with one of turbo, it was defect by factory, mostlikly it is quility control issue it happened on 62,000 miles on the car. This is very offten problem with this car which is confirm my statement about quility control. Now I have a problem with aoa, they dineid to cover this problem. So far I hed a6, a7, a8 , and a7s, I know quility of audi before and now. This is not same car. My recomandatin stay away from audi.also aoa never inform me about my rights for volkswagen fuel economy settlement.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2021
“Turbo wheel sheared off the shaft and stalled the car while driving at < 5mph in parking lot. Unable to then start car and move it - needed to be pushed to one side to await the tow truck. There were no symptoms or warnings or cel prior to the failure. Others have reported same failure at higher speeds or even on highways. This failure mode is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control. Audi should be performing a recall on this for all the vehicles they install this engine model into. I was only recently made aware of the ability to report this issue here, hence the delay in my doing so.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2019
Recalls - 4 campaigns
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
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 recall is 21H7.
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.
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 this recall is 74D5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9.
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Is the 2014 Audi S7 reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Audi S7. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2014 Audi S7 have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.