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2022 Audi S7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

9/100

#11 most-complained of 12 S7 years

The 2022 Audi S7 shows 0 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 9, ranking 11th out of 12 model years for reported problems. It has 3 recalls, covering electrical, fuel sender, and camera display issues, but no do-not-drive recalls.

Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
18 city / 28 hwy

Top 2022 Audi S7 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2022 Audi S7 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

2022 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.

2022 compared with other S7 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201320142015201620172018202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020No verdict553622
2021No verdict6431022
2022No verdict90322
2023No verdict180122
2024No verdict270122

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Audi S7 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2022 Audi S7 and a complaint index of 9, which ranks 11th out of 12 model years, better than most other years.
Does the 2022 Audi S7 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Audi S7, covering an electrical liquid-intrusion issue, a fuel level sender that may stick, and a rearview camera software error. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Audi S7?
EPA rates the 2022 Audi S7 at 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.
How does the 2022 Audi S7 compare to other S7 years?
The 2022 model has a complaint index of 9, far lower than the 2016 model's index of 100 or the 2013 model's index of 91, both marked Avoid.
Should I avoid the 2022 Audi S7?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Audi S7 is not flagged as an Avoid year; its complaint index of 9 is among the lowest of the 12 model years tracked.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.