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2014 Audi RS 7 recalls and problems

The 2014 Audi RS 7 has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Audi dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Audi RS 7 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Audi RS 7 recalls

Recall 22V-178: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 23, 2022 · 26,093 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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.

Recall 18V-370: Air Bags

Reported Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

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.

2014 Audi RS 7 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Audi RS 7 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 45,000 miles · reported Apr 5, 2021
I contacted multiple audi dealerships regarding concerns about my car consuming large quantities of oil in-between oil changes and that the oil cap had an increased amount of suction which my audi certified mechanic said was an indication of the pcv valve failing. I asked them to look at replacing the pcv valve before it went bad and risked taking out my turbos and engine, which happened to a previous audi s7 I owned, and they said they wouldn't look at it again unless it was making a whistling sound. Audi knows there is a problem with this part. Instead of fixing the issue to prevent bigger…
Engine · at 65,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2021
This vehicle suffered serious mechanical damage after experiencing a clogged turbo screen. This required both turbos to do be replaced along with the new screen for the turbo lubrication system, as well as the installation of a new pcv unit. This remains a major fault in these engines. Continued oil changes at the recommended manufacturer interval will worsen and increase the likelihood of this fault. How do you recommend oil changes at 10,000 mile intervals. Reducing the oil change interval to 5000 miles increases the reliability and susceptibility to oil screen clogging. The conditions under…
Engine · at 38,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2021
I had to remove the restrictive turbo oil screen to prevent the common failure of losing oil flow to the turbos resulting in catastrophic failure that could ruin the entire engine.
Engine · at 77,000 miles · reported Aug 9, 2020
Turbos oil screen clogged causing the turbos to starve of oil, in turn causing them to fail, car shut off at a stop sign and would not move
Engine · at 39,000 miles · reported Jun 9, 2019
Both turbos became starved of oil and disintegrated. According to service personnel, the cause was due to a clogged oil screen filtering oil to the turbos. The car had been serviced regularly and precisely per audi factory schedule. The car was in motion when it lost power and stalled while turning across oncoming traffic from us 202 south. No collision occurred. The car was able to be restarted after two attempts. The following day the car was flatbedded to audi willow grove. Both turbos were replaced as well as a check valve and the completely clogged oil screen which was changed to a…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Audi RS 7 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Audi RS 7: 22V-178 (engine and engine cooling), 18V-370 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi RS 7?

Owners report engine problems most often (5 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.

Are Audi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Audi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.