Every 2014 Audi S7 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V178000
Mar 23, 2022Engine 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.
Full recall details for 22V178000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V096000
Jul 2, 2018Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V096000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 18V370000
Apr 6, 2018Air 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.
Full recall details for 18V370000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 13V450000
Sep 23, 2013Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 13V450000 →
2014 Audi S7 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S7. Audi has issued at least 767 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine7
- Forward Collision Avoidance5
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Lane Departure2
- Power Train2
- Electrical System1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (231)
- Electrical System (154)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (113)
- Unknown Or Other (55)
- Engine (49)
- Structure (45)
Read Audi S7 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2014 Audi S7
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
EA22001Opened Apr 4, 2022Closed May 26, 2023
- Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
PE21009Opened Mar 29, 2021Closed May 27, 2022
What people reported
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi S7. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2014 AUDI S7Feb 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11643934
“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.”
2014 AUDI S7May 31, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11466761
“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.”
2014 AUDI S7Apr 17, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11461069
“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.”
2014 AUDI S7Sep 9, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11432336
“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.”
2014 AUDI S7Apr 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11413214
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