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2014 Audi S7 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Mar 23, 2022

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 23, 2022	22V178000
Air bags	1	Jun 4, 2018	18V370000
Equipment	1	Feb 7, 2018	18V096000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 23, 2013	13V450000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 23, 2022Latest campaign


Mar 23, 202222V178000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V178000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V178000 · Mar 23, 2022
Jun 4, 201818V370000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V370000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V370000 · Jun 4, 2018
Feb 7, 201818V096000	Equipment: other labels 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V096000 What's wrong 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 (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V096000 · Feb 7, 2018
Sep 23, 201313V450000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V450000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V450000 · Sep 23, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

14Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Engine	7	50
Forward collision avoidance	3	21
Lane departure	2	14
Fuel/propulsion system	2	14
Power train	2	14
Electrical system	1	7
Engine and engine cooling	1	7

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 02/20/2025 · ODI 11643934
Engine and engine cooling
“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.”
Filed 05/31/2022 · ODI 11466761
Forward collision avoidance
“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.”
Filed 04/17/2022 · ODI 11461069

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2014 Audi S7 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Audi S7 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Audi S7. The most recent, 22V178000 (reported March 23, 2022), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Audi S7?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Audi S7?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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