This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 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 2017 Audi RS 7 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the turbocharger, where a blocked oil supply strainer starves the bearings, potentially causing the turbine wheel to contact its housing or the shaft to snap, stalling the engine while driving.
The passenger seat's occupant detection mat can wear or crack over time, causing the sensor system to misread the front passenger seat and potentially preventing the passenger airbag from deploying in a crash. There is also a label error on the tire information placard, which overstates the vehicle's combined maximum load capacity by about 154 lbs. An owner following the incorrect figure could load the vehicle beyond its actual safe limit, affecting handling and raising crash risk.
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.
