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Audi RS72014–2026

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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Audi RS7
2014–2026
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
0
Recalls
0
Complaints
—
Best Yr
0
Injuries
13
Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Federal Defect Investigations

NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 1 past investigation into the RS7 became recall.

Recently concluded investigations
EA22001 · engine and engine cooling · closed May 2023Closed, no recall

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 11, 2026.

Audi RS7 — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202600——
82
41
68
Excellent
202500——
82
56
73
Excellent
202400——
82
69
77
Excellent
202300——
82
79
81
Excellent
202200——
82
86
83
Excellent
202100——
82
89
84
Excellent
202000——
82
88
84
Excellent
201900——
82
84
83
Excellent
201800——
82
78
81
Excellent
201700——
82
71
78
Excellent
201600——
82
64
76
Excellent
201500——
82
57
73
Excellent
201400——
82
51
71
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the RS7 compares — best year within each era shown.

2018–Present

Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2020 (Buyer Score 84).

Best: 2020
2020 · 842021 · 842019 · 832022 · 832018 · 812023 · 812024 · 772025 · 732026 · 68

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 78).

Best: 2017
2017 · 782016 · 762015 · 732014 · 71

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year RS7 to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every RS7 model year.

Which RS7 years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common RS7 problems?+

See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Audi RS7.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every RS7 year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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