2015 Audi S7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
45/100
#7 most-complained of 12 S7 years
The 2015 Audi S7 has a complaint index of 45 with 1 complaint on file and 3 recalls, ranking 7th worst of 12 model years. It sits well below the 2016 (100) and 2013 (91) complaint indexes, making it a comparatively lower-complaint year.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 27 hwy
Top 2015 Audi S7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
What owners report
- Turbochargers can fail from oil starvation caused by a clogged oil supply strainer.
- One owner reported the turbos failed at 71,393 miles with no prior warning lights.
- The vehicle lost power while driving in traffic shortly after the turbo failure occurred.
2015 Audi S7 recalls
3 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.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other S7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Audi S7 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2015 Audi S7, giving it a complaint index of 45, which ranks 7th worst out of 12 model years for this model.
- What problems does the 2015 Audi S7 have?
- The single complaint on file involves the engine, specifically a turbocharger failure from oil starvation. The 2015 model year also has 3 recalls covering the engine, airbags, and a tire information label.
- Does the 2015 Audi S7 have a turbocharger recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V178000 covers 2013-2017 A8, S6, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles for a turbocharger oil supply strainer that can become blocked and wear the bearings.
- How does the 2015 Audi S7 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2015 model has fewer reported complaints than the 2013 (91), 2014 (82), and 2016 (100) model years, though it still carries a Caution-range status.