2017 AUDI RS 7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 AUDI RS 7
The 2017 AUDI RS 7 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2017 AUDI RS 7, potentially affecting up to 168,885 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 →Recall 18V096000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 3,543 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen 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...
Consequence: If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI RS 7
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI RS 7.
Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI RS 7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI RS 7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI RS 7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SM 74-2022 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
A9120002060476_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update for when playing music on a Bang & Olufsen sound system above volume 36, the audio does not exist.
A9120992060475_1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains a software update for when a short time after the parking aid gets activated, there is no audio instead of the preselected lowered volume in the parking aid menu. When the parking aid deactivates, the regular volume resumes.
17AUUSMaint1119 — POWER TRAIN
"Additional Maintenance Section: S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid every 40K miles: CHANGED models to: A3 e-tron, TT RS, RS 3, A4 2.0T, A4 allroad, and A6 2.0T FWD only S-Tronic transmission - Change fluid and filter element for clutch hydraulics every 40K miles: CHANGED models to: A3 Sedan and Cabriolet...
A2119332044640_7 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the engine cannot be started or it is difficult, there is unusual noises when accelerating and/or there is reduced engine performance. 2016 S8+ 2016-2017 A8, S7, S8, RS7, RS7+
SM 56-2019 — EQUIPMENT
The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. 2020 RS5
A011903 2045909- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders or installs spring plates.
A431727 2049664- — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
This bulletin contains repair information for when the warning lamp is on for shock absorber regulation with a DTC stored.
A011734 2045909- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders.
A011733 2045909- — ENGINE
This bulletin provides a software update for misfiring cylinders.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 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 — 2 complaints
- 2016 AUDI RS 7 — 6 complaints
- 2017 AUDI RS 7 (current)
- 2018 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints
- 2021 AUDI RS 7 — 4 complaints
- 2022 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints