2016 Audi S7 — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 15 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2013	16
2014	14
2015	1
2016	15
2017	5
2018	0
2020	3
2021	3
2022	0
2023	0
2024	0
2025	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

11 of 15 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE

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Carvana sold me a 2016 Audi S7 (VIN [XXX] ) with what was later discovered to be an odometer discrepancy. I submitted a formal complaint to the Ohio Attorney General, and Carvana subsequently issued a refund.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250715

ACCELERATED FROM A STOP TO ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN IT WENT INTO 2ND GEAR THE ENGINE REVVED AND SKIPPED INTO 3RD GEAR. WARNING STATED "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. NO REVERSE GEAR. YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING." REVERSE NO LONGER WORKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200713

BITURBO FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO POWER. I HAD TO MERGE THROUGH TWO LANES TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT POWER. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181229

POWER TRAIN

3 of 15 total reports mention: power train.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 15 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE

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Carvana sold me a 2016 Audi S7 (VIN [XXX] ) with what was later discovered to be an odometer discrepancy. I submitted a formal complaint to the Ohio Attorney General, and Carvana subsequently issued a refund.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250715

ACCELERATED FROM A STOP TO ABOUT 20 MPH, WHEN IT WENT INTO 2ND GEAR THE ENGINE REVVED AND SKIPPED INTO 3RD GEAR. WARNING STATED "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. NO REVERSE GEAR. YOU CAN CONTINUE DRIVING." REVERSE NO LONGER WORKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200713

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181129 — air bags

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).

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.

Campaign 18V370000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210329 — PE (closed 20220527)

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

I 20220404 — EA (closed 20230526)

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

R 20220804 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 22V178000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Audi S7 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 18V370000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V178000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2016 Audi S7 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Audi S7?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S7 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.