This page covers 3 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Audi S7.
21 mpg combined
11.2 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.
Engine-related complaints dominate the 2016 Audi S7 owner reports, with several drivers describing sudden, unexpected engine shutdowns at highway speeds and in everyday driving. Owners report the engine cutting out with little or no prior warning, leaving them stranded mid-traffic or on the side of a highway. In at least one case a dealer confirmed turbo system failure as the cause. A smaller cluster of powertrain complaints involves the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, where owners describe jerking during low-speed acceleration, "transmission malfunction" warnings appearing at speed, and the car dropping into limp mode with only odd gears available. Some of these transmission issues preceded a complete vehicle shutdown. Dashboard warning lights accompanying these events vary, some owners report multiple alerts firing at once, while others say no warnings appeared before the failure.
15
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2016 Audi S7 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the turbocharger, where a blocked oil strainer starves the bearings, potentially causing the turbine shaft to break, the engine to stall, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remaining two recalls both concern the front passenger airbag system and describe the same underlying issue: the sensor mat inside the front passenger seat can wear or degrade, causing the occupant detection system to misread or fail. When that happens, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, raising the injury risk for a front passenger.
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 passenger occupant detection system may malfunction, causing the airbag warning light to turn on and preventing proper classification of front passenger presence. In a crash, the airbag system may not deploy correctly, increasing injury risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a repair kit that corrects the passenger occupant detection system.
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.
