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2017 Audi S7 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2017 Audi S7 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 2safety recalls
  • 6owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 1injury reported

6 complaints, against an average of 8 for the other 6 Audi S7 model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2017 Audi S7?

The components named most often in the 6 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Electrical System2 (33.3%)
  2. Engine2 (33.3%)
  3. Steering2 (33.3%)
  4. Forward Collision Avoidance1 (16.7%)
  5. Lane Departure1 (16.7%)
  6. Power Train1 (16.7%)
  7. Service Brakes1 (16.7%)
  8. Suspension1 (16.7%)

Has the 2017 Audi S7 been recalled?

2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

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. NHTSA campaign 22V178000 Ā· March 23, 2022 Ā· Risk and fix

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.

Fix: 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.

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. NHTSA campaign 18V370000 Ā· June 4, 2018 Ā· Risk and fix

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.

Fix: 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.

What do 2017 Audi S7 owners report?

6 of the 6 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

Yesterday I drove 2 hours on the interstate for a doctors appointment. When I got finished with the doctors appointment I got in the car and turned it on. I made a phone call before I left my parking spot and pulled out of the parking lot to get back onto the interstate to travel back home. While I was on the phone call I heard a loud bursting/pop noise that startled me and saw dust coming from the right front side of the car and felt the car simultaneously lower all the way down and the warning lights then came on the dash. There were NO prior warning lights or any indication that this couldā€¦
SuspensionNHTSA complaint 11768113 Ā· Sep 30, 2026
The last month Iā€™ve been having issues with the transmission. Itā€™s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. Iā€™ve lost power while driving three times already. I also get warnings that my lane assistance is not working and that my forward collision warning is not working. I wasnā€™t able to get pictures, but I can definitely get pictures next time cause I know itā€™s gonna happen again. Iā€™m very positive if they did a diagnostics thatā€¦
Power Train, Lane Departure, Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11631369 Ā· Dec 18, 2024
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (EPC light, Low oil light, and no control of the steering wheel. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car lost power and steering control out of the no where, i made a full stop on the freeway at 65mph and had to pull out the road to NOT get hit by upcoming traffic. Has the problem been reproduced orā€¦
Steering, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11580821 Ā· Apr 3, 2024
I was driving on the freeway all of the sudden the dashboard has all lights up, I stepped out of the Vehicle to see what was going on and I starter to smell like a burning electric component, I went into the battery to disconnect and the Negative terminal was SUPER HOT to the point it burned my hand. I took it to the dealer and they said it's the starter, I looked into forums and there's hundreds of people with the same issue. I looked for an open bolting or recall and it just mentions 2018 and my car 2017 has the same engine same chassis
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11566547 Ā· Jan 19, 2024
WHEN DRIVING IN TOWN THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPED RUNNING, STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. CAUSED BY BOTH TURBOCHARGERS GOING OUT AT THE SAME TIME. 36,000 MILES A FEW MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. APPARENTLY THIS IS KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE AUDI'S AND AUDI HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR ANYTHING ACCORDING TO THE AUDI DEALER. $11,000 REPAIR. VERY SCARY WHEN POWER LOST AND REMAINED OFF.
Steering, Service Brakes, EngineNHTSA complaint 11397877 Ā· Feb 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI S7. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SUN ROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEWELL COLLISION CENTER OF HOUSTON (111 STAGE RUNN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77090) WHO STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF LIKELY SHATTERED DUE TO BEING STRUCK BY AN OBJECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Visibility, Visibility/WiperNHTSA complaint 11031921 Ā· Oct 5, 2017

2017 Audi S7: questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Audi S7 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S7; the most common categories were electrical system (2, 33.3%), engine (2, 33.3%), steering (2, 33.3%). There are 2 safety recalls. 1 injury was reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Audi S7?

Across 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), engine (33.3% of complaints), steering (33.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (16.7% of complaints), lane departure (16.7% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2017 Audi S7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Audi S7; the most recent (campaign 22V178000, 2022-03-23) concerns Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own S7

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.

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