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2021 Audi RS 7

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Audi RS 7 has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48v issue that is back ordered worldwide. it has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road..

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
33%
  • • The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.
  • • This website shows the wrong information. Recall was successfully repaired but it shows here as unrepaired.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints
17%
  • • The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
17%
  • • The car continues to smell like coolant and burns excessive oil. It has been taken in for service. Repairs have been attempted but problem still exists. On one occasion, service records indicate a test drive when the mileage remained the same. The oil consumption test I do not believe was performed
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The car continues to smell like coolant and burns excessive oil. It has been taken in for service. Repairs have been attempted but problem still exists. On one occasion, service records indicate a test drive when the mileage remained the same. The oil consumption test I do not believe was performed ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
17%
  • • While driving, car suddenly started overheating. Warning message asked me to pull over and let the car run idle. However, I was on a free way that was under construction and all shoulders were closed. So no way for me to stop for at least 4 miles. I was afraid that the engine would blow while drivin
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While driving, car suddenly started overheating. Warning message asked me to pull over and let the car run idle. However, I was on a free way that was under construction and all shoulders were closed. So no way for me to stop for at least 4 miles. I was afraid that the engine would blow while drivin”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
17%
  • • This website shows the wrong information. Recall was successfully repaired but it shows here as unrepaired.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“This website shows the wrong information. Recall was successfully repaired but it shows here as unrepaired.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ELECTRICAL: The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: The car continues to smell like coolant and burns excessive oil. It has been taken in for service. Repairs have been attempted but problem still exists. On one occasion, service records indicate a test drive when the mileage remained the same. The oil consumption test I do not believe was performed

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    TRANSMISSION: While driving, car suddenly started overheating. Warning message asked me to pull over and let the car run idle. However, I was on a free way that was under construction and all shoulders were closed. So no way for me to stop for at least 4 miles. I was afraid that the engine would blow while drivin

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Audi RS 7 — Year Comparison

How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2021
6Excellent Reliability
2016
6Excellent Reliability
2014
7Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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