Buying a used 2021 Audi S7? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2021 S7 has a notably long recall list — ten items. High-severity ones cover a passenger airbag that may not deploy correctly, a rear suspension nut that can break, a rear belt that may not hold a child seat, and engine power loss from spills. Medium items repeat across cameras (blank screen and failure to display), dashboard display loss, axle alignment tire wear, fuel gauge accuracy and a mislabeled brake fluid cap. Three unverified owner complaints, all no-injury; electrical dominated them.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm all open recalls are closed by VIN, since several camera and display campaigns overlap
- If a child seat will be used, test the rear belt lock-off on the actual seat
- Check the brake fluid cap label and the dashboard display for blanking at start-up
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Audi dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Audi S7
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 and A7 passenger airbag may not deploy right | AIR Bags | high |
| Audi Cars and SUVs: Rear Suspension Nut Can Break | Suspension | high |
| Audi and VW rear belts may not secure child seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Audi A6 and A7 lose engine power from spills | Electrical System | high |
| Audi rear axle alignment may not have been checked | Tires | medium |
| Audi fuel gauge may show wrong fuel level | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi backup camera screen may go blank in reverse | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Audi A6 and A7 may have mislabeled brake fluid cap | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Audi Sedans and SUVs May Lose Dashboard Display | Electrical System | medium |
| Audi rearview camera may fail to show image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |