2018 AUDI RS 7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 AUDI RS 7
The 2018 AUDI RS 7 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 AUDI RS 7, potentially affecting up to 142,792 vehicles.
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 2018 AUDI RS 7
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 AUDI RS 7.
Safety Rating for the 2018 AUDI RS 7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 AUDI RS 7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 AUDI RS 7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 AUDI RS 7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A6824452038904_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER
This bulletin provides information when the power outlet compartment is detached from the center console.
A5020042061716_1 — STRUCTURE
This bulletin contains instructions for addressing a creaking noise in the floor.
21AUTIRECHAINS — WHEELS
Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI RS 7 (current)
- 2021 AUDI RS 7 — 4 complaints
- 2022 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints
- 2023 AUDI RS 7 — 0 complaints