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Audi S7 problems by year

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the Audi S7 since 2013, and 14 recalls have been issued. The 2013 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
58
Recalls
14
Worst year
2013
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2013-2021

Audi S7 years to avoid

No model year of the Audi S7 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Audi S7 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Audi S7 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2013201420152016201720202021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Audi S7 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    37
  • Electrical
    12
  • Transmission
    8
  • Fuel system
    5
  • Driver assistance
    5
  • Steering
    4
  • Suspension
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Visibility
    1

Audi S7 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-3Electrical100
2020-3Electrical60
2017-6Electrical20
2016-15Engine45,11820
2015-1Engine30
2014-14Engine70,50040
2013-16Engine73,13130

Recalls 14

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Audi S7 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Audi S7

What years of the Audi S7 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Audi S7 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Audi S7?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Audi S7?

Engine, with 37 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (12) and transmission (8).

How many recalls does the Audi S7 have?

14 recalls between 2013 and 2021. The 2021 model year has the most, with 10.

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