2020 Audi S7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
55/100
#6 most-complained of 12 S7 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Audi S7 has a complaint index of 55 with 3 complaints and 6 recalls, ranking 6th worst among 12 model years tracked. It sits in the middle of the pack — not as troubled as 2013, 2014, or 2016, but with more reported issues than several newer years.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 18 city / 28 hwy
Top 2020 Audi S7 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (67%)
- Engine2 (67%)
- Fuel System1 (33%)
- Steering1 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (33%)
What owners report
- Fuel level sender sticks and shows a false reading, in one case showing a third of a tank while the tank was actually empty, causing the car to slow and stall on a highway.
- Starter generator fails suddenly, shutting the car down mid-drive and leaving the driver unable to shift out of gear or move the vehicle, including while merging onto a freeway.
- Dashboard displays multiple simultaneous warnings — electrical failure, ABS failure, and start-stop failure — shortly before the vehicle loses power and becomes uncontrollable in traffic.
2020 Audi S7 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V900000Dec 19, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras356,894 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
- NHTSA 22V861000Nov 21, 2022Electrical System50,883 vehicles
Electrical system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Audi S7, S6 Sedan, A6 Allroad, 2021-2022 RS7, RS6 Avant, 2019-2022 A7, and A6 Sedan vehicles. Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down.
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
- NHTSA 22V155000Mar 14, 2022Electrical System47,238 vehicles
Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge:fuel level float/sensor/sending unit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RS6 Avant and RS7, 2020-2022 A6 Allroad, S6 Sedan, and S7, and 2019-2022 A6 Sedan and A7 vehicles. The fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
2020 Audi S7 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 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.
2020 compared with other S7 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Audi S7 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints and a complaint index of 55 for the 2020 Audi S7, ranking 6th worst out of 12 model years. It's a middle-of-the-road year compared to other S7 model years.
- What problems does the 2020 Audi S7 have?
- Owners reported electrical system and engine issues most often, each accounting for 67% of complaints, followed by fuel system, steering, and transmission concerns at 33% each. The top problem area logged by NHTSA is the Electrical System.
- Does the 2020 Audi S7 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2020 Audi S7, covering areas including electrical system components, a fuel level sender, suspension lock nuts, a rearview camera software error, and an airbag score line issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2020 Audi S7 compare to other years?
- The 2020 model's complaint index of 55 is lower than 2013 (91), 2014 (82), and 2016 (100), which are the years marked Avoid, but higher than 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.