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2016 AUDI RS7 Safety Overview

The 2016 AUDI RS7 has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
  • Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
  • Equipment:other:labels

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for AUDI RS7 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 AUDI RS7 22V178000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V178000: Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/23/2022
2016 AUDI RS7 18V370000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V370000: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/4/2018
2016 AUDI RS7 18V096000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire information label, they could overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 18V096000: If the operator were to load the vehicle based on information on the tire... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/7/2018

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.