2014 AUDI S7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 AUDI S7
The 2014 AUDI S7 has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (7 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control (3 complaints), and Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 AUDI S7
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 AUDI S7, potentially affecting up to 172,479 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 →Recall 13V450000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 3,594 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
Consequence: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 AUDI S7
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 AUDI S7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The ECU control module Is a known problem with this car by a great amount of owners. It is such a problem that the car part is on back order for weeks at a time. The biggest issue about this is that the car just randomly doesn’t turn on and randomly shuts down on the roads, freeways and even U turns. It can potentially lead to critical injuries
The ECU control module Is a known problem with this car by a great amount of owners. It is such a problem that the car part is on back order for weeks at a time. The biggest issue about this is that the car just randomly doesn’t turn on and randomly shuts down on the roads, freeways and even U turns. It can potentially lead to critical injuries
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S7. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking an excessive amount of oil. There was an EPC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
The adaptive cruise control and Brake asist features are only working occasionally. Some times it switches on and off DURING traffic while the car is moving. This is a severe saftey issue IMO and needs to be taken care of by Audi.
The adaptive cruise control and Brake asist features are only working occasionally. Some times it switches on and off DURING traffic while the car is moving. This is a severe saftey issue IMO and needs to be taken care of by Audi.
Safety Rating for the 2014 AUDI S7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 AUDI S7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 AUDI S7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 AUDI S7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A172219204064413 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides repair instructions on diagnosing and replacing a leak in the crankcase breather module.
A212138204464011 — 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.
A2021352043357_1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This technical service bulletin provides a software code for correcting an issue that causes DTC P046100.
A171894 2048392- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains software update ifnormation for when the instrument cluster display shows ?Please reduce oil level.?
A011708 2041097- — ENGINE
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for troubleshooting and repairing the camshaft adjustment valve to correct a concern about the engine running irregularly.
A011799 2046611- — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides repair information for when DTC P209600 and DTC P209800 appear and the reference duct is contaminated.
A241658 2046232_ — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SVM CODE UPDATE FOR IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
A191674 2036167- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides instructions for a slow coolant leak from coolant connections.
A01167120410972 — ENGINE
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRING THE CAMSHAFT ADJUSTMENT VALVE TO CORRECT A CONCERN ABOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING IRREGULARLY.
2014 A7 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Showing 10 of 31 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 AUDI S7
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S7
- 2013 AUDI S7 — 19 complaints
- 2014 AUDI S7 (current)
- 2015 AUDI S7 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI S7 — 22 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S7 — 12 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S7 — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S7 — 0 complaints