The most-reported RS 7 run is WUAPCBF27MN (2021 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Power train problems make up 33% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for RS 7 model years 2021–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Audi RS 7 has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every RS 7 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WUAPCBF27MN•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| WUAPCBF21MN•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 31 RS 7 VINs so far, most often 2025, 2021, 2022 builds; 1 of them belong to one of the 2 runs above.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 33% of everything Audi RS 7 owners report: Power Train, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the Audi RS 7; the 2 below cover build years 2021 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 25V900000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2021–2026 |
| 25V201000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2021 |
25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2021: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The RS 7 against its rivals
The RS 7 draws 1 complaints per production run; the Cadillac CT5 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS 7 | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Cadillac CT5 | 106 | 88 | 10.4% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | Audi RS 7 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Audi RS 7 share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Audi RS 7 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 RS 7 runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RS 7 production run has the most complaints?
WUAPCBF27MN, a 2021 build, with 1 complaints. The typical RS 7 run has 1.
Does the RS 7 get more complaints than the Cadillac CT5?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the RS 7 against 1.2 for the Cadillac CT5.
How many RS 7 complaints involve a crash?
0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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