2015 AUDI RS 7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI RS 7
The 2015 AUDI RS 7 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 AUDI RS 7, potentially affecting up to 165,342 vehicles.
Recall 22V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 26,093 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
View full details →Recall 18V370000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 139,249 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen 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.
Consequence: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 AUDI RS 7
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI RS 7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE RUNNING FINE. AFTER GETTING OFF OF THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, WE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT. I SLOWED DOWN TO TURN THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN AN INTERSECTION WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER 5 MINUTES OF TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE AND GET OTHER VEHICLES TO GO AROUND, I WAS ABLE TO LIMP THE VEHICLE OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. WE GOT THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS LATER TOLD BOTH TURBO CHARGERS HAD FAILED.
VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, RANDOMLY, WITH NO OTHER WARNING SIGNS. SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPTS TO RE-START THE CAR FAILED. CAR NEEDED TO BE PUSHED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE IN ONE BANK (DRIVER'S SIDE) THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE FROM AUDI AS A RESULT OF A CLOGGED OIL SCREEN THAT LED TO OIL STARVATION AND EVENTUAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUDI RS 7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI RS 7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI RS 7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_2071893_2 — SEATS
This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
21F2 - Circular — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On Audi vehicles with 4.0L TFSI engines manufactured within a specific period, the O-rings in the coolant lines for the turbocharger may be damaged. This can result in leaks between the coolant lines and the turbocharger.
21F2 - Bulletin — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
On Audi vehicles with 4.0L TFSI engines manufactured within a specific period, the O-rings in the coolant lines for the turbocharger may be damaged. This can result in leaks between the coolant lines and the turbocharger.
21F2 - Bulletin — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On Audi vehicles with 4.0L TFSI engines manufactured within a specific period, the O-rings in the coolant lines for the turbocharger may be damaged. This can result in leaks between the coolant lines and the turbocharger.
ATU 8/2016 — SERVICE BRAKES
RUNNING GEAR: AUDI MAGNETIC RIDE - KNOCKING NOISES FROM REAR SHOCKS ON S3 (8V) AND TTS (FV) BRAKE SYSTEM: BRAKING NOISES - BASIC PRINCIPALS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. RUNNING GEAR: MULTI-COLLISION BRAKE
A21162320349993 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINS WHY THE IMPELLER SIDE OF THE BANK 2 TURBOCHARGER LOOKS DISCOLORED.
A20166920441821 — ENGINE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS REPAIR AUTHORIZATION FOR ISSUES WITH FUELING THE VEHICLE.
A461525 2022584- — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-86 dated July 14, 2014. DO NOT use this TSB if there is another TSB for same concern applicable to the VIN. This TSB is only intended for diagnostic purposes and does not serve as a guideline for determining warrantable conditions. Customer may...
PDI - 2015 A7-S7 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the Audi pre-delivery inspection checklist. All items must be completed prior to customer delivery by an Audi technician. Refer to the Special functions tab of ODIS Diagnosis using GFF for the PDI function tests. For items marked with *, please refer to the PDI Technician Reference Document...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 AUDI RS 7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI RS 7
- 2014 AUDI RS 7 — 7 complaints
- 2015 AUDI RS 7 (current)
- 2016 AUDI RS 7 — 6 complaints
- 2017 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints