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2015 Audi S7Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2015 Audi S7, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-178 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 79%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Audi S7 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 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.

79%repaired · 2024 Q2

Gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Recall 22V-178 · Mar 23, 2022 · 26,093 vehicles · 20,680 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2020 Q1

Sensor: occupant classification

Recall 18V-370 · Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles · 117,762 repaired

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.

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81%repaired · 2019 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 18V-096 · Feb 7, 2018 · 3,543 vehicles · 2,867 repaired

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.

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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

2015 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

2015 Audi S7 safety ratings

2015 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 2015 Audi S7, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Engine Stall - Turbo FailureEA22001 · closed May 26, 2023
    No recall
  2. Engine Stall - Turbo FailurePE21009 · closed May 27, 2022
    Led to recall 22V-178
In owners' words

What S7 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

My turbochargers failed due to oil starvation caused by a clogged oil screen. My vehicle had 71,393 miles on it when the turbos failed and had no prior problems or warning lights. While driving to the dealership for a Passenger Occupant Detection System recall (unrelated issue with no warning…
Complaint 11423337 · Jul 3, 2021

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