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2017 AUDI S7

2 recalls 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 is a component in your engine that helps it breathe and produce power. In certain models of your Audi, the oil supply to the turbocharger can become blocked, causing wear and tear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the turbocharger bearings wear down, they could fail, causing the turbine wheel to crash into the housing or the shaft to break. This can make your engine stall while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the oil strainer and change the oil in your engine for free. This repair should be done as soon as possible after you receive the 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
The air bag sensor in your front passenger seat is a special mat that detects the weight and position of the passenger. Over time, it can wear out and cause problems with the air bag system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this sensor fails, the front passenger air bag might not deploy properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag sensor with a new one, free of charge. They'll install a repair kit to fix the issue, and you shouldn't have to pay a thing.
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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
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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
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
3 recalls

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