Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2018 Audi S7 recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Audi S7. Every recall repair is free at any Audi dealer.
1recalls
0owner complaints
573+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Audi S7. Check your S7 by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Audi S7 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V370000
- 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.
2018 Audi S7 complaints and service bulletins
Audi has issued at least 573 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.
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (167)
- Electrical System (126)
- Unknown Or Other (66)
- Structure (48)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (41)
- Service Brakes (32)
Check your S7 by VIN
Not every 2018 Audi S7 is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Audi dealer.