2018 Audi s7
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Audi s7 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2018 Audi s7 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Audi s7 recalls 1
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Audi s7 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Audi s7 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Audi s7. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 574
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 574.
This bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Bulletin TSB_2083409_1 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Bulletin TSB_2052680_2 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides service information regarding exterior glass cleaning.
Bulletin TSB_2020552_15 · Visibility/wiper · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Bulletin TSB_2074846_5 · Steering · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information about billing for a broken sunroof glass panel.
Bulletin TSB_2078648_4 · Structure · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Bulletin TSB_2030471_9 · Sep 2026This bulletin provides infomraiton abou the Audi frequency analysis application, which is available in the App Store for Android and Apple phones.
Bulletin TSB_2051095_12 · Sep 2026This TSB describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Bulletin TSB_2068999_5 · Structure · Sep 2026This bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Bulletin TSB_2074436_3 · Aug 2026This bulletin provides information when there is corrosion on the friction survace of steel brake discs.
Bulletin TSB_2067132_4 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the S7 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2018 Audi s7. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Airbag
On certain vehicles, a problem with the passenger occupant detection system can cause illumination of the airbag warning light and the airbag system may not properly classify the front passenger. In the event of a crash, the airbag system may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury to a front passenger. Correction: Dealers will install a passenger occupant detectio…
Transport Canada #2018365 · Jul 2018Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Audi s7
The Audi A7 is an executive five-door liftback produced by Audi since 2010. The coupé variant of the Audi A6 saloon/estate, the Audi A7 features a sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid, and four frameless doors. A sport version called the S7 has been made since 2012, and a high-performance model called the RS 7 has been in production since 2013. An extended-wheelbase three-box, four-door saloon derivative called the A7L has been produced in China since 2021.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
