repaired · 2024 Q2
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
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…
2014 Audi S7Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2014 Audi S7, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-178 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Audi S7 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Engine
3Forward collision avoidance
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Lane departure
2Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Audi S7 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Sensor: occupant classification
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.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
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.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other S7 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S7 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Audi S7 safety ratings
2014 Audi S7 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Audi S7, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureNo recall
- Engine Stall - Turbo FailureLed to recall 22V-178
In owners' words
What S7 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
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