The contact owns a 2014 Audi S7. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact pulled over but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed but was not repaired. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7…
2014 audi S7 engine problems
moderate 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
IN MOTION NORMAL DRIVING 45-55 MPH UNDER ACCELERATION ON LONG ON RAMP TO INTERSTATE. REACHED A RAMP METER. ACCELERATING FORM RAMP METER, I NOTICED INCREASING POWER LOSS AND COULD NOT REACH HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALL WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED (TPMS, TRACTION CONTROL, TRANSMISSION ISSUES, ETC.) I INSTANTLY MERGED RIGHT WITH FLASHERS HAVING TO AVOID ANOTHER ON RAMP OF TRAFFIC. AT VERY ROUGH IDLE I COULD NOT…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi S7. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped. Additionally, the vehicle was leaking an excessive amount of oil. There was an EPC warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Num…
VEHICLE STALLED DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING. FAILED TO RESTART. TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED BOTH TURBOCHARGERS NEED REPLACEMENT DUE TO OIL STARVATION CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW.
MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING BACK HOME FROM A 5 HR TRIP WHEN MY CAR STALLED COMPLETELY ON A 4 LANE FREEWAY. WE STOPPED AT-LEAST 4 TIMES DURING THE TRIP AND THE CAR STARTED WITH NO WARNING/SYMPTOMS OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT ALL. NO HESITATION ON THE POWER WHILE DRIVING. ABOUT 1 HOUR LEFT UNTIL WE GET HOME, WE HIT TRAFFIC AND LUCKILY WE DECIDED TO CHANGE 1 LANE TO THE RIGHT FROM THE FARTHEST LEFT(FAS…
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF TURBO, IT WAS DEFECT BY FACTORY, MOSTLIKLY IT IS QUILITY CONTROL ISSUE IT HAPPENED ON 62,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS IS VERY OFFTEN PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR WHICH IS CONFIRM MY STATEMENT ABOUT QUILITY CONTROL. NOW I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH AOA, THEY DINEID TO COVER THIS PROBLEM. SO FAR I HED A6, A7, A8 , AND A7S, I KNOW QUILITY OF AUDI BEFORE AND NOW. THIS IS NOT SAME CAR. …
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2014 audi S7?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 6 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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