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2016 AUDI S7

2 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #22V178000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The turbocharger in your Audi is a crucial part that uses oil to keep the gears moving smoothly. The oil strainer in your 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, or RS7 model could become blocked and prevent the oil from reaching the gears, causing them to wear out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears wear out, the turbine wheel could break or get stuck, causing your engine to stall. This could make it hard to control your vehicle, especially at highway speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the oil strainer and give your engine a fresh oil change, all for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive your recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #18V370000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a special sensor mat in the front passenger seat that helps the airbag decide whether to deploy or not. Over time, this mat can wear out or be stressed, causing the airbag system to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system fails, the front passenger airbag may not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will install a repair kit to fix the airbag system, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notice when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other AUDI S7 Years

2025
1 recall
2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
3 recalls
2021
10 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
3 recalls

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