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2016 Audi S7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Audi S7 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 165,342 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22V178000 2022-03-23 26,093 affected
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.

Consequence

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.

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.

AIR BAGS 18V370000 2018-06-04 139,249 affected
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…

Consequence

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.

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
11
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1fires
POWER TRAIN
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The car was driving perfectly fine until last week heading to drop my kids to school and the vehicle stopped on the middle of the street. I had no previous issues or notice. I had multiple warnings on the dashboard and now the car won't crank. I have seen several post with people with this same…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-02-06

“The car was driving perfectly fine until last week heading to drop my kids to school and the vehicle stopped on the middle of the street. I had no previous issues or notice. I had multiple warnings on the dashboard and now the car won't crank. I have seen several post with people with this same…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-02-06

“The car was driving perfectly fine until last week heading to drop my kids to school and the vehicle stopped on the middle of the street. I had no previous issues or notice. I had multiple warnings on the dashboard and now the car won't crank. I have seen several post with people with this same…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-02-06

“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. However, after refunding me, I learned that carvana resold the vehicle at auction without…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-03-19

“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. However, after refunding me, I learned that carvana resold the vehicle at auction without…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-03-19

“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. However, after refunding me, I learned that carvana resold the vehicle at auction without…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-03-19

“Submitting an official complaint since there has been a lack of status update or repair resolution. I am concerned that I will have a failure resulting in injury or death since I cannot get this fixed.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2022-06-21

“The engine died on the new jersey turnpike going 70 mph. Had to coast to shoulder. Sat on the side of the highway with children in back seat for 45 mins waiting for tow which is extremely dangerous. No warning lights before or after the issue. Had to be towed to dealer. Dealer confirmed turbo…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-11-28

Defect investigations

Investigation EA22001 Opened 2022-04-04 · closed 2023-05-26

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would…

Investigation EA22001 Opened 2022-04-04 · closed 2023-05-26

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would…

Investigation PE21009 Opened 2021-03-29 · closed 2022-05-27

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported…

Investigation PE21009 Opened 2021-03-29 · closed 2022-05-27

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi S7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.