2015 AUDI S7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 AUDI S7
The 2015 AUDI S7 has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. 12 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 (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 AUDI S7
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2015 AUDI S7, 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 2015 AUDI S7
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 AUDI S7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My turbochargers failed due to oil starvation caused by a clogged oil screen. My vehicle had 71,393 miles on it when the turbos failed and had no prior problems or warning lights. While driving to the dealership for a Passenger Occupant Detection System recall (unrelated issue with no warning lights), my car lost power in traffic as I was pulling off the main road into the parking lot. Luckily I was able to coast most of the way to the service entrance but had to have the car pushed the rest of the way. The electronics still worked, the car would simply not turn over. I was very lucky that I was not on the highway or other major road when I lost power as there was absolutely no warning or signs of trouble: the engine simply stopped. The car has since been repaired by the Audi Raleigh dealership, but they were an absolute nightmare to work with and took forever to diagnose the problem. I believe there is a well know service bulletin related to this issue for this engine, but no recall has been issued. I also believe there is an open NHTSA investigation and I would like to help in any way possible.
Safety Rating for the 2015 AUDI S7
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 AUDI S7 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 AUDI S7
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 AUDI S7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DC 20210928 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021
A9121042024323_8 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
A211727 2044640 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
This bulletin contains detailed instructions and a worksheet for determining the damage on a turbocharger.
A191790 2047114- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin contains repair information for a malfunctioning V50 coolant recirculation pump that prevents the passenger side from heating properly with DTC B10D004 or B11D501.
A371775 2039267- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin contains software update information for the transmission when a bump can be felt just after the vehicle is brought to a stop or when a rattle noise is heard at idle speed.
A241658 2046232_ — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A SVM CODE UPDATE FOR IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE.
A241655 20446681 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AN ISSUE WITH THE OXYGEN SENSORS THAT CAUSES DTC P013E00 OR P014A00 TO BE STORED.
A171562 2040644- — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A metallic whistling or grinding sound is heard from the engine compartment when the vehicle is at idle speed. The sound usually only occurs when the engine is warm. The MIL is sporadically on. DTC P2279 and DTC P0507 are stored in the ECM. A leak in the crankcase breather...
A911579 2038824- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 91 number 14-69 dated November 4, 2014. The following message appears on the MMI display: "Device or cable type not supported". The AMI cable being used is a genuine Audi-branded cable with an Audi part number (see Required Parts and Tools for a list of...
2015 Audi Tire C — TIRES
This document contains tire chain information for all MY 2015 vehicles.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 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 — 20 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S7 (current)
- 2016 AUDI S7 — 22 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S7 — 12 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S7 — 0 complaints
- 2019 AUDI S7 — 0 complaints
- 2020 AUDI S7 — 7 complaints