2018 Audi S7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#12 most-complained of 12 S7 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Audi S7 has 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 12th out of 12 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any S7 year. It has 1 recall, covering airbag seat components.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 24 hwy
Top 2018 Audi S7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2018 Audi S7 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2018 Audi S7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,450
- 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.
2018 compared with other S7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Audi S7 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2018 Audi S7, and it ranks 12th (best) out of 12 model years with data based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2018 Audi S7 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 18V370000) covers airbag seat components on certain 2013-2018 S6/S7, 2012-2018 A6/A7, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles with basic seats, due to stress or wear affecting the PODS system.
- What year Audi S7 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2013 at 91 and 2014 at 82, all marked Avoid; the 2018 model year has a complaint index of 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Audi S7?
- The EPA rates the 2018 Audi S7 at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450.