Audi RS7 Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Audi RS7 — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2015 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2014Worst | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
RS7 Years to Avoid
No strongly problematic years identified.
Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.
Best RS7 Years to Buy
Audi RS7 Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Audi RS7 Reliability
What year RS7 has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Audi RS7 had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2014 report for specific defects.
Is the Audi RS7 reliable?
The Audi RS7 has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used RS7.
What are the most common RS7 problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my RS7 has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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