2017 Audi S7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V178000 · 26,093 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2018-06-04 · campaign 18V370000 · 139,249 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (603)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-09-22 · TSB_2020552_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Structure:body 2026-09-18 · TSB_2078648_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Showing the 6 most recent of 603 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Suspension“yesterday i drove 2 hours on the interstate for a doctors appointment. when i got finished with the doctors appointment i got in the car and turned it on. i made a phone call before i left my parking spot and pulled out of the parking lot to get back onto the interstate to travel back home. while i was on the phone call i heard a loud bursting/pop …”
2024-12-18 · Power Train“the last month i’ve been having issues with the transmission. it’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when i do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where i could crash into someone in front of me. i’ve lost power while driving three times already. i also get warnings that my…”
2024-04-03 · Steering“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. they said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. my audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (epc light, low oil light, and no control of the steering wheel. how was your safe…”
2024-01-19 · Electrical System“i was driving on the freeway all of the sudden the dashboard has all lights up, i stepped out of the vehicle to see what was going on and i starter to smell like a burning electric component, i went into the battery to disconnect and the negative terminal was super hot to the point it burned my hand. i took it to the dealer and they said it's the s…”
2021-02-25 · Steering · 36,000 mi“when driving in town the car abruptly stopped running, steering and brakes failed. caused by both turbochargers going out at the same time. 36,000 miles a few months out of warranty. apparently this is known issue with the audi's and audi has not issued a recall or anything according to the audi dealer. $11,000 repair. very scary when power lo…”
2017-10-05 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 audi s7. while driving 60 mph, the sun roof shattered without warning. the vehicle was taken to sewell collision center of houston (111 stage runn dr, houston, tx 77090) who stated that the sun roof likely shattered due to being struck by an object. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.