Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Audi S7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Audi S7 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V178000 Blocked Turbocharger Oil Strainer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V370000 Passenger's Air Bag may Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V096000 Incorrect Information on Tire Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V450000 Fuel Line Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Audi S7 has notable reliability concerns with turbocharger and fuel system issues recurring frequently. Recalls and owner complaints highlight engine problems, resulting in high repair costs, making its 5-year ownership expensive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbocharger | 70,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$3,500 | common |
| Fuel lines | 50,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
| Occupant sensor mat | 60,000–80,000 miles | $600–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Spark plug replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- High engine temperature
- Oil leaks near turbocharger
- Fuel smell near car
- Engine misfires
- Unresponsive occupant sensor
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Audi S7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.