NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Audi S7.
22 mpg combined
10.7 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 2020 Audi S7 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension lock nut that can break and misalign the rear axle, causing loss of vehicle control, and a gateway control module that can shut down after liquid is spilled in the rear seat, suddenly cutting engine power.
On the safety equipment side, the front passenger airbag has a scored tear line that may not have been cut correctly during manufacturing. In a crash, the bag can fail to deploy properly or eject plastic fragments into the cabin, raising the risk of injury to the front passenger. Two electrical and sensor issues also affect the vehicle: a software error can prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when backing up, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the car, and the fuel level sender can stick and show an inaccurate reading on the instrument cluster, which can lead to the engine stalling unexpectedly when the tank runs dry before the gauge suggests it should. Rounding out the list, the same rear axle misalignment that creates the crash risk in the suspension recall can also cause the rear tires to wear unevenly or prematurely, reducing grip over time.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen as intended.
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What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle software at no cost to restore rearview camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid spilled in the rear seat can seep into and disable the gateway control module, which manages vehicle electrical systems.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a protective cover over the gateway control module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel level sender can stick, causing the instrument cluster to display an inaccurate fuel level reading.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle alignment was not inspected after previous recall repairs were completed, which could result in improper wheel positioning and uneven tire wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect rear axle alignment, adjust if needed, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the trailing arm on the rear axle can break due to stress corrosion, potentially affecting rear suspension stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and associated bolts if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger air bag's score line may not have been manufactured correctly, potentially affecting proper air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line and repair it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.