Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Audi S7 peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Audi S7
Hatchback, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Dec 28, 2022 to Oct 14, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year10798k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2021 hatchback
Severity index0.02021 hatchbacks average 8.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Audi S7 name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
10 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Audi S7
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-900 | Dec 19, 2025 | Software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended | Back-over prevention | 356,894 | Software update |
| 25V-201 | Mar 31, 2025 | Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail | Electrical system | 44,387 | Software update |
| 23V-601 | Aug 25, 2023 | Incorrectly labeled brake fluid cap may have been installed, which can result in the use of the wrong type of brake fluid | Brakes | 7,499 | Part replacement |
| 22V-861 | Nov 21, 2022 | Liquid spilled in the rear seat may penetrate and cause the gateway control module to shut down | Electrical system | 50,883 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-742 | Oct 5, 2022 | Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear | Back-over prevention | 170,296 | Software update |
| 22V-155 | Mar 14, 2022 | Fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster | Electrical system | 47,238 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-034 | Jan 26, 2022 | Rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed | Suspension | 31,058 | Part replacement |
| 21V-606 | Aug 5, 2021 | Rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly | Seat belts | 45,496 | Part replacement |
| 21V-295 | Apr 26, 2021 | Lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion | Suspension | 40,993 | Part replacement |
| 21V-159 | Mar 10, 2021 | Score line on the passenger air bag may not have been manufactured correctly | Airbags | 3,421 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Audi S7
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 14, 2024Failure Oct 10, 2024Marbella, NYElectrical system
Electrical warning issue, totally stopped and showed all the faults on the dash. Seems like starter/alternator problem. Located in Spain, car is from US. Will tow the car to the dealer.
NHTSA complaint 11619725 - Filed Feb 22, 2024Failure Feb 18, 2024Gahanna, OHElectrical system, Warnings, Power train
Received the following faults while driving on the freeway and car when into limp mode:“Electrical system: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle” “Electrical system: malfunction! Please contact Service” “Parking aid: malfunction!” “Transmission: malfunction!” “Rear spoiler: malfunction!” “Drive system: malfunction! Stop vehicle safely” “Traction control: malfunction!” “Tire pressure monitoring system: malfunction!” “Parking brake: malfunction!” “Automatic start/stop system: malfunction!” “Start/stop system: malfunction!”
NHTSA complaint 11573460 - Filed Dec 28, 2022Failure May 1, 2022Boynton Beach, FLElectrical system
The contact owns a 2021 Audi S7. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V155000 (Electrical System) and was later informed that the vehicle was also included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V861000 (Electrical System) however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact made multiple attempts to reach the manufacturer but had no success. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11499130
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1,128 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TSB_2082976_2 Aug 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. - TSB_2082976_1 Aug 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides general information about the current tpp issues for Audi connect. - TSB_2079732_2 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a paint issue on alloy wheels. - TSB_2079696_2 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A particularly noticeable factor is the vibration of the air column in a tire. When a tire starts to vibrate because of the road contact, this can lead to cavity resonances inside the tire that are transmitted via the wheel rim and the running gear to the v… - TSB_2078648_3 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2076945_2 Aug 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about leather care and seat repair. - TSB_2075120_3 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about the general approach for brake vibration concerns. - TSB_2074843_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a wheel/tire imbalance. - TSB_2074436_3 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor. - TSB_20741717_15 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern. - TSB_2072304_4 Aug 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an ABS/ESC speed sensor implausible signal. - TSB_2069904_3 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information for all models regarding brake sounds. - TSB_2069331_8 Aug 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2069078_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on the zirconium insercts in the brake piston (ceramic brakes only). - TSB_2068999_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases. - TSB_2067132_4 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs. - TSB_2064681_6 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is an issue with wireless charging/wireless charging is not working. - TSB_2063546_5 Aug 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides service infomraiton regardin gthe identifaction of noises with dynamic steering. - TSB_2059057_15 Aug 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. - TSB_2082846_1 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a statement regarding the bottleneck of supply for VW approved oil types VW 504.00 and VW 507.00. - TSB_2081573_4 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2081573_3 Jul 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC B105A1A, B103E25 is stored in 0017; fuel tank level implausible. - TSB_2078648_2 Jul 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service information TSB provides warranty coverage information for vehicles with a broken sunroof panel. - TSB_2073747_4 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatoinw hent here are scratches or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles inside of the housing. - TSB_2073282_1 Jul 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is a film/visible rings on the clear glass cover of the headlight when the dipped beam is switched on. - TSB_2082323_1 Jun 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring. - TSB_2079747_2 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding various complaints about front or rear door locks. - TSB_2076404_8 Jun 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR. - TSB_2076404_7 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides a deployment overview for customer service packages MLB and MQB for MIB3/connectivity box/OCU3/LSR. - TSB_2074640_3 Jun 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000 km. - TSB_2073867_3 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when DTC U140A00 Terminal 30 is stored in the ECM. - TSB_2069331_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaitn when there is a warning messsage; "Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; DTC B200096. - TSB_2068573_5 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaoitn when the rear parking sensor sometimes does not work, is loose, or there is a rear parking sensor fault message. - TSB_2065960_6 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the display of the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen. - TSB_2064983_15 Jun 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are pixel faults on the virtual cockpit. - TSB_2059528_19 Jun 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the Emergency call SOS light has a fault, LED red; DTC B200000. - TSB_2059335_7 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster. - TSB_2052680_6 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) in cases where the airbag/seatbelt is deployed/not deployed; general accident information; and fire and overheat damage. - TSB_2074729_3 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode. - TSB_2080517_4 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2077443_3 May 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when the convenience openeing does not work. - TSB_2076264_6 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides repair instructions for the overhead view camera; gen 3. - TSB_2074808_4 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the energy content, which is due to factors. Revised header. Added Model years - TSB_2074721_3 May 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information when there is noise from the backrest of the front seat. - TSB_2067557_2 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton when the windscreen/rear window washer pump is not working (B126101, B126113). - TSB_2059057_14 May 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informatin when there is binding or vibrations in tight turns with quattro Ultra. - AOS-26-25 May 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: The ODIS Audi Brand update 2.41.1 is setting a ODS5003E error code when … - TSB_2081826_1 Apr 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on how to reset the Bang and Olufsen treble loud speaker after the protection function is triggered. - TSB_2081722_1 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is informational and contains information on the various warning lamps that may appear. - TSB_2080517_3 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn when the starter battery is discharged or defective. - TSB_2070568_6 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool - TSB_2066315_4 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when the customer reports that the USB socket is missing, pushed in, or loose. - TSB_2022032_12 Apr 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides diagnostic information for the vehicle locking system. - TSB_2081531_1 Mar 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Reporting obligation requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) when the diagnostic tester refers to this reportin gobligation or to TPI 2033392. - TSB_2081409_1 Mar 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiton regarding the Universal Traffic Recorder. - TSB_2081405_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints. - TSB_2081402_1 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This TSB provides information when there is moisture in footwell, damp smell in passenger compartment. - TSB_2081200_1 Mar 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides informaito when Apple CarPlay/Android Auto does not react to touch inputs. - TSB_2070349_6 Mar 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulleitn provides informiaotn when there is a loss of coolant; mechanical coolant pump 2.9L, 3.0L V6 TFSI. - TSB_2064983_14 Mar 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin procides information when there is a pixel error in the Audi virtual cockpit.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.