Avoid: No year grades F. Weakest: 2021
Best: 2015 (few owner reports)
4 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 4 model years, the Audi RS7 has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 19 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2016 drew the most complaints (6), 2015 the fewest (2).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Audi RS7 vehicles (US, public record).
Complaint volume by model year. Raw NHTSA totals, not adjusted for sales volume or time on the road, so older and higher-selling years accumulate more. Every year links to its full breakdown.
Highest: 2016 (6 complaints). Lowest: 2015 (2).
Owner sentiment is generally positive, with the RS7 praised as a fast, comfortable, and capable grand tourer that blends performance with daily usability.
Very expensive routine maintenance, brake jobs (cited at ~$4,000 USD), and part replacements. Owners note a significant "RS Tax" on model-specific components.
A major, widespread issue primarily affecting the C7/C7.5 generation's 4.0T V8. Faulty screens can clog, leading to turbocharger failure and catastrophic engine damage. Audi issued a recall (TSB 2044640) with multiple screen revisions, but the problem is a significant reliability concern.
Owners report the adaptive suspension in Comfort mode losing its plush, "gliding" quality over time, becoming noticeably firmer. Potential causes include worn components or calibration issues.
Mentioned as a known issue that "eventually" fails on the C7/C7.5 platform. Repair is costly.
Isolated report of complete AC failure on a brand-new vehicle with less than 50 miles.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RS7. Individual model years are broken down above.
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