2016 Audi RS 7 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 55,794miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 18 mpgcombined, 4.0L 8-cyl AWD · 14 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Audi RS 7 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi RS 7. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 55,794 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 640 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 37 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the occupant classification and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “As I would come drive on the city roads and come to slow down to a stop or make a signal turn the auto stop would come on before making a complete stop and shuts the car off while still in motion. Causing the wheel to lock and I would have to stop the car put it in park and push the start/stop button to activate the vehicle again.”
NHTSA complaint #11374799, filed 2020-11, 78,588 milesOther or unknown: “Cpsc: 2016 Audi rs7 quattro - issue with the seatbelts in the rear passenger seats. They would not plug into and stay fully clicked in - they would go in but not lock - had to push really hard had to push really hard and they finally latched, but then couldn't get it to release. This occurred on all of the seatbelts. Updated 04/14/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10971289, filed 2017-04Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,000 and 78,588 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 Audi RS 7 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 7 AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 14 | 25 | 18 | $4,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V178000Mar 23, 2022Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/superchargerCovers: Audi RS 7 2014–2017, A8 2013–2017, S6 2013–2017 +2 more
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.
- 18V370000Jun 4, 2018Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classificationCovers: Audi RS 7 2014–2018, A6 2012–2018, A7 2012–2018 +2 more
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…
- 18V096000Feb 7, 2018Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Audi RS 7 2016–2018, S7 2014–2015
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…
Recall details for the 2016 Audi RS 7 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 640 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038130Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
- 11038027Sep 25, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026Steering. This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11038024Sep 22, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
- 11038025Sep 15, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
- 11038033Sep 8, 2026Body and structure. This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
- 11038026Sep 8, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
- 11036917Aug 26, 2026Other or unknown. This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
- 11036911Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds.
- 11036909Aug 21, 2026Brakes. This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only).
Other model years of the Audi RS 7
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 55,794 | 3 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 45,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Audi RS 7 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Audi RS 7 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Audi RS 7 is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2016 Audi RS 7 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Audi RS 7 get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Audi RS 7 (RS 7, 4.0L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 14 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Audi RS 7 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 55,794 miles and the middle half falls between 33,000 and 78,588 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.