2017 AUDI S7 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

12

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

10

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2017 AUDI S7

The 2017 AUDI S7 has received a total of 12 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. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2017 AUDI S7

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 AUDI S7, 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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 AUDI S7

12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 AUDI S7. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11631369 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | | N/A miles
The last month I’ve been having issues with the transmission. It’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. I’ve lost power while driving three times already. I also get warnings that my lane assistance is not working and that my forward collision warning is not working. I wasn’t able to get pictures, but I can definitely get pictures next time cause I know it’s gonna happen again. I’m very positive if they did a diagnostics that the diagnostics would let them know when the engine started acting up as today (12/18/24) around 9:30 am, it happened again, on my way to a doctors appointment … but it started on November 28th, was the first time it started happening. This is SO DANGEROUS
#11631369 | LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | | N/A miles
The last month I’ve been having issues with the transmission. It’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. I’ve lost power while driving three times already. I also get warnings that my lane assistance is not working and that my forward collision warning is not working. I wasn’t able to get pictures, but I can definitely get pictures next time cause I know it’s gonna happen again. I’m very positive if they did a diagnostics that the diagnostics would let them know when the engine started acting up as today (12/18/24) around 9:30 am, it happened again, on my way to a doctors appointment … but it started on November 28th, was the first time it started happening. This is SO DANGEROUS
#11631369 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
The last month I’ve been having issues with the transmission. It’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. I’ve lost power while driving three times already. I also get warnings that my lane assistance is not working and that my forward collision warning is not working. I wasn’t able to get pictures, but I can definitely get pictures next time cause I know it’s gonna happen again. I’m very positive if they did a diagnostics that the diagnostics would let them know when the engine started acting up as today (12/18/24) around 9:30 am, it happened again, on my way to a doctors appointment … but it started on November 28th, was the first time it started happening. This is SO DANGEROUS
#11580821 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles 1 Injury
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (EPC light, Low oil light, and no control of the steering wheel. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car lost power and steering control out of the no where, i made a full stop on the freeway at 65mph and had to pull out the road to NOT get hit by upcoming traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I took the car to the dealer about a week later, and they had the car for about a month and the only thing they said was its either the starter or a seized engine, because the car doesnt even crank no more. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? It was inspected at the Audi Dealer here in Tucson AZ. The problem is that they have a horrible service and they only want to take money out of customers pocket. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? All warning lights showed up at once, one fallowed by the other. First light was low oil, i checked the MMI and it showed that it was full, Second light was i could REV more than 4k, third one EPC, Four light steering wheel malfunction. This whole thing happened in less than ONE minute until i fully stopped the car, i dont remember if the car shut off or i turned off the engine. I stepped out and i just saw white smoke from the side of the engine, it smelled like electrical burning, i went into the trunk to unplugged the battery and the negative terminal was SUPER HOT i had my fingers burned trying to disconnect the negative wire. PLEASE HELP ME OUT, 4 MONTHS SINCE THIS HAPPEND AND STILL NO ANSWER FROM ANYONE.
#11580821 | ENGINE | | N/A miles 1 Injury
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (EPC light, Low oil light, and no control of the steering wheel. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car lost power and steering control out of the no where, i made a full stop on the freeway at 65mph and had to pull out the road to NOT get hit by upcoming traffic. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I took the car to the dealer about a week later, and they had the car for about a month and the only thing they said was its either the starter or a seized engine, because the car doesnt even crank no more. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? It was inspected at the Audi Dealer here in Tucson AZ. The problem is that they have a horrible service and they only want to take money out of customers pocket. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? All warning lights showed up at once, one fallowed by the other. First light was low oil, i checked the MMI and it showed that it was full, Second light was i could REV more than 4k, third one EPC, Four light steering wheel malfunction. This whole thing happened in less than ONE minute until i fully stopped the car, i dont remember if the car shut off or i turned off the engine. I stepped out and i just saw white smoke from the side of the engine, it smelled like electrical burning, i went into the trunk to unplugged the battery and the negative terminal was SUPER HOT i had my fingers burned trying to disconnect the negative wire. PLEASE HELP ME OUT, 4 MONTHS SINCE THIS HAPPEND AND STILL NO ANSWER FROM ANYONE.

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Safety Rating for the 2017 AUDI S7

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 AUDI S7 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 AUDI S7

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 AUDI S7. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

A2723502067906_2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when the 48V battery is in a low voltage protection state and will not accept a charge; DTC P0A7D00 is logged.

A6922812056406_3 — AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

This bulletin contains instructions for when the airbag warning is illuminated and DTC B13BCF2 is stored.

A0021472031473_3 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

This information bulletin states to remove the car wash bristle and advise the customer to go somewhere else to prevent it from occurring again.

A9120992060475_1 — EQUIPMENT

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.

ATU Powertrain — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

4.0T Camshaft diagnosis

A011998 2046232 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This bulletin provides a SVM code update for the ECM with up to three DTCs P011600, P017B00, and P011F00.

A011744 2049153 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains continued instructions after completing 2041097.

A211725 2046724- — ENGINE

This bulletin contains a software update to address occasional stalling or running erratically without a DTC. Occasional "System too rich" entries.

MY 2017 A7-S7 PD — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NEW DOCUMENT

MY 2017 AUDI TEC — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

A4 AUDI CONNECT SECTION: ADDED "REVIEW TSB 2042942 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" TO VERIFY SYSTEM CONNECTS TO MOBILE NETWORK (IF EQUIPPED).

NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 AUDI S7

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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