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Audi S7 VIN Check

NHTSA holds 58 owner complaints on the Audi S7 from 41 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.4.

NHTSA complaint records · 58 complaints · 41 runs · 2013–2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported S7 run is WAUW2AFCXGN (2016 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Engine problems make up 47% of reports; 2016 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for S7 model years 2013–2025.

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 S7 has 41 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every S7 complaint on file.

FIG.01·Audi S7 — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
WAUW2AFCXGN••••••20164—1
WAUW2AFC5EN••••••20144——
WAU32AFC1DN••••••20133——
WAUW2AFC0GN••••••20162——
WAU32AFC3DN••••••20132——
WAUSFBF28LN••••••20202——
WAUW2AFC2EN••••••20142——
WAUW2AFC2GN••••••20162——
WAUW2AFC2DN••••••20132——
WAUWFAFC4HN••••••20172——
WAUW2AFC8GN••••••20162——
WAUW2AFC8EN••••••20142——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 29 S7 runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 17 S7 VINs so far, most often 2021, 2016, 2017 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Audi S7 the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2016 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2021 one 1.

FIG.02·Audi S7 — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
2021133—
20171.265—
20161.7159—
20141.6149—
20131.31612—
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2016 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2021 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 47% of everything Audi S7 owners report: Engine, 36 of 58 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Audi S7 — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Engine36—1
Electrical System12—1
Power Train8——
Fuel/propulsion System5—1
Forward Collision Avoidance5——
Steering4——
Engine And Engine Cooling3——
Lane Departure3——
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on the Audi S7; the 6 below cover build years 2013 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Audi S7 — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
25V900000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera2020–2025
18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification2013–2018
22V178000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger2013–2017
22V861000Electrical System2020–2022
22V155000Electrical System:instrument Panel:fuel Gauge:fuel Level Float/sensor/sending Unit2020–2022
21V295000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly2020–2021
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

25V900000 was opened in 2025 on cars built from 2020: 5 years on the road before the recall.

The S7 against its rivals

The S7 draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Honda Accord 4, the Tesla Model 3 18.3 and the Infiniti Q50 2.6. That is the lowest rate of the 4.

FIG.05·Audi S7 VIN check vs rivals
ModelComplaintsRunsPer runInvolved a crash
Audi S758411.40%
Honda Accord20,5815,11747.8%
Tesla Model 34,17322818.39.8%
Infiniti Q504661802.67.5%
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

How serious were they

FIG.06·Audi S7 — complaint severity
OutcomeAudi S7All vehicles
Complaints filed581,115,966
Involved a crash0 (0%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire1 (1.7%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported158,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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 S7 share of that is 58 complaints over 41 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Audi S7
Recalls37 campaignsFuel economy22 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems58 complaintsCargo space25 cu ftUsed prices103 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2013–2025

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Audi S7 VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 58 NHTSA complaints from 41 S7 runs and 14 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which S7 production run has the most complaints?

WAUW2AFCXGN, a 2016 build, with 4 complaints. The typical S7 run has 1.4.

Which S7 years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2016 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2021 lightest at 1.

Does the S7 get more complaints than the Honda Accord?

No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the S7 against 4 for the Honda Accord.

How many S7 complaints involve a crash?

0% of 58 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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