This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Audi Rs 7.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 Audi RS 7 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the turbocharger oil supply strainer, which can become blocked and starve the bearings of lubrication, causing the turbine shaft to break or seize and stalling the engine while driving.
The front passenger seat also has a concern: a sensing mat inside the seat cushion can wear or crack over time, causing the passenger occupant detection system to misread the seat and potentially preventing the front passenger airbag from deploying in a crash. There is also a label error on the tire information placard, which lists the vehicle's maximum combined load capacity as roughly 154 pounds higher than the correct figure, meaning owners relying on that label could unknowingly overload the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, reducing lubrication to the bearings and causing wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no charge.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire information label lists an incorrect combined maximum weight of 1146 lbs instead of the correct 992 lbs, which does not meet federal tire safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tire information label with the correct weight specification at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
