2014 Audi S7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#3 most-complained of 12 S7 years
The 2014 Audi S7 ranks 3rd-worst of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 82 and 4 recalls. Engine problems, mostly turbocharger failures, make up 57% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 71,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 27 hwy
Top 2014 Audi S7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine8 (57%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (21%)
- Fuel System2 (14%)
- Lane Departure2 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (14%)
- Electrical System1 (7%)
What owners report
- Turbocharger shaft shears or snaps, sometimes causing the engine to stall at low speed in a parking lot or on the highway.
- Owners report sudden loss of power while accelerating onto highway ramps, accompanied by multiple warning lights including TPMS and traction control.
- Both turbochargers fail together due to oil starvation, leaving the car undrivable and requiring a tow.
- Adaptive cruise control and brake assist activate and deactivate unpredictably while the vehicle is in motion in traffic.
2014 Audi S7 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V178000Mar 23, 2022Engine26,093 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
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.
- NHTSA 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Airbags139,249 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
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.
- NHTSA 18V096000Feb 7, 2018Other3,543 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
2014 Audi S7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,000
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other S7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Audi S7 a bad year?
- Compared to other Audi S7 model years, 2014 ranks 3rd-worst out of 12 years tracked, with a complaint index of 82 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi S7?
- Engine problems account for 57% of complaints (8 of 14), mostly related to turbocharger failures, with a median failure mileage of 71,000 miles. Collision avoidance and camera issues make up 21% of complaints.
- Does the 2014 Audi S7 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Audi S7, covering the turbocharger oil supply strainer, airbag seat stress cracking, an incorrect tire information label, and a fuel line leak issue on 4.0L engines.
- How does the 2014 Audi S7 compare to the 2013 and 2016 model years?
- The 2013 S7 has a higher complaint index of 91 and is also rated Avoid, while the 2016 S7 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is also rated Avoid. The 2014 model sits between them at 82.