Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Audi S7: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Audi S7 at 21 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

21

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 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.

2017 Audi S7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Audi S7, newest first.

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA 22V178000 Reported Mar 23, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 21H7)
Units affected
26,093 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

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

2017 Audi S7 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.

2017 Audi S7 EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
S74.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/27/21 mpg$3,900427

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.

2017 Audi S7 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.

2017 Audi S7 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Audi S7 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot 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.

2017 Audi S7 owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Audi S7, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Audi S7 complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Engine2
Steering2
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Lane departure: Warning1
Power train1
Service brakes1
Suspension1
Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

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

Other Audi S7 model years

Audi S7 by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 S722 mpg10—
2024 S722 mpg10—
2023 S722 mpg10—
2022 S722 mpg30—
2021 S722 mpg103—
2020 S722 mpg63—
2018 S718 mpg10—
2016 S721 mpg215—
2015 S720 mpg31—

All Audi S7 years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Audi models

2017 Audi A32017 Audi A42017 Audi A52017 Audi A62017 Audi A72017 Audi A82017 Audi Q32017 Audi Q52017 Audi Q72017 Audi R82017 Audi R8 Spyder2017 Audi RS 32017 Audi RS 72017 Audi S32017 Audi S52017 Audi S6

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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