This page covers 4 recalls, 14 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Audi S7.
20 mpg combined
11.8 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.
For the 2014 Audi S7, engine-related complaints make up the largest share of what owners report. The most common pattern is unexpected stalling while driving, owners describe the vehicle shutting off without warning at various speeds, sometimes accompanied by an EPC warning light, and in some cases being unable to restart afterward. Oil leaks also come up alongside these stalling events in a handful of reports. The powertrain and fuel system categories add a small number of complaints but don't form a distinct pattern beyond overlapping with the engine stall reports. A smaller cluster of owners mentions the adaptive cruise control and automatic braking assist cutting in and out intermittently while the vehicle is in motion.
14
Total Complaints
By System
The 2014 Audi S7 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the turbocharger, where a blocked oil strainer starves the bearings of lubrication, potentially causing the turbine wheel to contact its housing or the shaft to break, stalling the engine while driving.
The passenger seat contains a body-sensing mat that detects whether the front passenger seat is occupied and by whom. If that mat wears or becomes stressed, the detection system can malfunction and cause the front passenger airbag to fail to deploy properly in a crash. There is also a label error on the tire information sticker: it lists the maximum combined cargo and passenger weight as 1,146 lbs when the correct figure is 992 lbs, meaning an owner following the 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.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
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 certification label shows an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 520 kg instead of the correct 450 kg. Relying on this wrong information could lead to tire failure and overloading, increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a revised certification label with the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating information.
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.
