Model year 2018 · Midsize Cars

2018 Audi RS 7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Audi RS 7 at 17 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Audi dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Audi RS 7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Audi RS 7, newest first.

Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification

NHTSA 18V370000 Reported Jun 4, 2018

Filed by: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 74D5)
Units affected: 139,249 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 18V096000 Reported Feb 7, 2018

Filed by: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 44N9)
Units affected: 3,543 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Audi RS 7 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Audi RS 7 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
RS 7	4.0L 8-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/24/17 mpg	$4,850	512

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Audi RS 7 crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Audi RS 7 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2018 Audi RS7 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Audi RS 7 owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2018 Audi RS 7 received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Audi RS 7 model years

Audi RS 7 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2017 RS 7	18 mpg	3	0	—
2016 RS 7	18 mpg	3	6	—
2015 RS 7	18 mpg	2	2	—

All Audi RS 7 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Audi models

2018 Audi A3 2018 Audi A4 2018 Audi A5 2018 Audi A6 2018 Audi A7 2018 Audi A8 2018 Audi Allroad 2018 Audi Q3 2018 Audi Q5 2018 Audi Q7 2018 Audi R8 2018 Audi RS 3 2018 Audi RS 5 2018 Audi S3 2018 Audi S4 2018 Audi S5

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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