2016 Audi RS 7 Recalls

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID22V178000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
    ConsequenceWorn 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.
    RemedyDealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20130725
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V370000
    SummaryVolkswagen 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.
    ConsequenceIf the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    RemedyVolkswagen 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.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Manufacturer

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20150216
    NHTSA Campaign ID18V096000
    SummaryVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 RS7 vehicles. The tire information label on these vehicles incorrectly lists the combined maximum weight as 1146 lbs/520 kg, when the correct combined maximum weight is actually 992 lbs/450 kg. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.'
    ConsequenceIf 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.
    RemedyAudi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44N9.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2016 Audi RS 7 have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2016 Audi RS 7 has atleast 3 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2016 Audi RS 7 recalls?
    A: The 2016 Audi RS 7 recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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