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2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: A7, RS 7, S7.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V178000March 23, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger
19V035000January 16, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
18V370000June 4, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification
18V096000February 7, 2018Equipment › Other › Labels
17V293000May 1, 2017Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V178000Manufacturer no. 21H7

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

Report received by NHTSA
March 23, 2022
Owner notification
August 4, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
26,093 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 7, S7

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V178000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V035000Manufacturer no. 24DP

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Report received by NHTSA
January 16, 2019
Owner notification
February 28, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
74,881 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7
October 31, 2014 – February 2, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase risk of a fire.

Remedy

Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24DP.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V370000Manufacturer no. 74D5

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
June 4, 2018
Owner notification
November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
139,249 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7
July 25, 2013 – April 6, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7, RS 7, S7

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V370000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V096000Manufacturer no. 44N9

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
February 7, 2018
Owner notification
March 9, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,543 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7
February 16, 2015 – October 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
RS 7

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V096000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V293000Manufacturer no. 69R2

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA
May 1, 2017
Owner notification
July 3, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,694 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS 7
January 1, 1900 – January 1, 1900
Model names in the NHTSA record
A7

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have head curtain air bags that may not deploy properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

If the head curtain airbag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger has an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected head curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 29, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 69R2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V293000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 24, 2022.