Avoid: 2016 (lowest Year Scores on complaints per year on the road, crash reports and recalls)
Best: 2015 (few owner reports) · Best recent: 2017
7 model years of NHTSA owner complaints and recalls · How we grade
Across 7 model years, the Audi S7 has 58 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 30 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. 2013 drew the most complaints (16), 2015 the fewest (1).
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for Audi S7 vehicles (US, public record). Typical used asking price $26,094–$41,689.
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: 2013 (16 complaints). Lowest: 2015 (1).
Sentiment is divided and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The vehicle is universally praised for its styling, which is noted to age exceptionally well, its potent performance, and its refined, high-quality interior.
Catastrophic failure leading to engine damage, subject of a manufacturer recall and reimbursement program.
Extremely high parts costs cited (e.g., a single headlight at $13,000 USD).
Subject of a recall.
Cited as potential for very high repair bills (thousands of dollars).
Noted as substantially more expensive than smaller Audi S models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S7. Individual model years are broken down above.
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