2020 Audi S7: common problems and reliability

The 2020 Audi S7 has 3 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering. Owners most often flag *c7 generation (4.0l twin-turbo v8):.

Safety record for the 2020 model year

3
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Audi S7 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
2
steering
1
vehicle speed control
1
power train
1
engine
1

Recalls affecting the 2020 S7

tires

Campaign 22V034000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5,…

air bags

Campaign 21V159000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, RS7, 2020-2021 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, S7, 2019-2021 A6 Sedan, and A7 vehicles. The score line on the passenger air bag may not have been m…

suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly

Campaign 21V295000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5,…

electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit

Campaign 22V155000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inacc…

What owners say across generations

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. However, signifi

  • *C7 Generation (4.0L Twin-Turbo V8):
  • Turbocharger failure due to defective oil screen/strainer — Catastrophic failure leading to engine damage, subject of a manufacturer recall and reimbursement program. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Oil separator failure — Mentioned as a problematic component. Frequency: isolated.
  • Motor mount failure — Noted as an issue occurring around 79,000 miles. Frequency: isolated.
  • *C8 Generation (2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 & 48V System):

Owner insights cover all generations of the S7.

Typical used price

Used S7 listings typically run $25,720–$50,297 across 2013 to 2025 model years.

Other S7 model years

2016 S7
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