Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2016 Audi S7 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 23, 202222V178000 | Engine and engine cooling: engine gasolineWorn 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
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| Jun 4, 201818V370000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationIf 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
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Owner complaints by component15
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 73 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 20 |
| Power train | 3 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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
“Carvana sold me a 2016 Audi S7 (VIN [XXX] ) with what was later discovered to be an odometer discrepancy. I submitted a formal complaint to the Ohio Attorney General, and Carvana subsequently issued a refund.”
- Electrical system
“The car was driving perfectly fine until last week heading to drop my kids to school and the vehicle stopped on the middle of the street. I had no previous issues or notice.”
- Unknown or other
“Submitting an official complaint since there has been a lack of status update or repair resolution. I am concerned that I will have a failure resulting in injury or death since I cannot get this fixed.”
Other Audi S7 model years
- 20206 recalls3 complaints
- 20172 recalls6 complaints
- 20162 recalls15 complaints
- 20153 recalls1 complaint
- 20144 recalls14 complaints
- 20133 recalls16 complaints
All years: 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013
Other Audi models
- 2016 A43 recalls26 complaints
- 2016 A63 recalls51 complaints
- 2016 Q55 recalls77 complaints
- 2016 A36 recalls121 complaints
- 2016 A84 recalls11 complaints
- 2016 A53 recalls7 complaints
- 2016 A73 recalls15 complaints
- 2016 S62 recalls19 complaints
- 2016 Q33 recalls28 complaints
- 2016 TT4 recalls6 complaints
- 2016 S83 recalls6 complaints
- 2016 RS 73 recalls6 complaints
2016 Audi S7 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Audi S7 have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Audi S7?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (73%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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.
Check a specific Audi by VIN
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