2016 Audi RS7: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker RS7 years.
6 owner complaints, most about engine. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 RS7?The 2016 Audi RS7 has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility/wiper.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Audi RS7 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other RS7 years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the RS7?
Across the 4 RS7 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2015) to 6 (2016). With 6 complaints, the 2016 RS7 sits about the same as the model's median of 5.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 RS7
air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Campaign 18V370000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 18V096000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Campaign 22V178000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is generally positive, with the RS7 praised as a fast, comfortable, and capable grand tourer that blends performance with daily usability.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RS7. See the full RS7 owner picture and every model year.
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