Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Audi S7
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Audi S7 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V900000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V861000 Control Module Shutdown Can Reduce Engine Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V155000 Fuel Gauge May Display Inaccurate Fuel Reading NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V034000 Rear Axle May Be Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V295000 Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V159000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Audi S7 experiences some issues, primarily in its electrical components, as indicated by several recalls. Owner complaints are relatively few but focus on the electrical system and powertrain, hinting at potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Rear axle assembly | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 15,000–45,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| Airbags | 0–30,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug service
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Inaccurate fuel gauge
- Rear camera malfunction
- Electrical failures
- Airbag warning light
- Engine misfire
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Audi S7 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.