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The 2017 Audi S7 has 2 active recall campaigns on file and only 5 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
The 2017 Audi S7 has 5 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 S7 | 14 | 4 |
| 2015 S7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 S7 | 15 | 2 |
| 2017 S7 (this page) | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 S7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 S7 | 3 | 6 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 5 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 2 active recalls on file.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
The last month I’ve been having issues with the transmission. It’s been cutting out on me, giving me warnings and causing me to stall in the middle of the road, and when I do manage to get it back on it, jerks to the point where I could crash into someone in front of me. I’ve…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Audi s7. While driving 60 MPH, the sun roof shattered without warning. The vehicle was taken to sewell collision center of houston (111 stage runn dr, houston, tx 77090) who stated that the sun roof likely shattered due to being struck by an object.…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? blown turbos with new oil strainer from dealer. They said that they replaced it but who knows if they did. My audi had all those symptoms that pull up for this recall. (EPC light,…
When driving in town the car abruptly stopped running, steering and brakes failed. Caused by both turbochargers going out at the same time. 36,000 miles a few months out of warranty. Apparently this is known issue with the Audi's and Audi has not issued a recall or anything…
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.
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.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 5 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Audi S7, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 5 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Audi S7 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2017 Audi S7 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 5 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 5 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.