Most common 2014 Audi RS 7 problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Audi RS 7 complaints by model year
Best RS 7 years: 2017, 2018, 2015. Compare all years →
2014 Audi RS 7 recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Volkswagen 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
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).
Remedy: 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.
What 2014 Audi RS 7 owners say
Engine & cooling
This vehicle suffered serious mechanical damage after experiencing a clogged turbo screen. This required both turbos to do be replaced along with the new screen for the turbo lubrication system, as well as the installation of a new pcv unit. This remains a major fault in these engines. Continued oil changes at the recommended manufacturer interval will worsen and increase the likelihood of this fault. How do you recommend oil changes at 10,000 mile intervals. Reducing the oil change interval to 5000 miles increases the reliability and susceptibility to oil screen clogging. The conditions under which the vehicle was driven varied between standard city driving and highway driving. The oil changes were conducted and standard maintenance was performed in accordance with the manufacture recommendations. When his fault is detected, the vehicle is hard to start and feels to run. …
Both turbos became starved of oil and disintegrated. According to service personnel, the cause was due to a clogged oil screen filtering oil to the turbos. The car had been serviced regularly and precisely per Audi factory schedule. The car was in motion when it lost power and stalled while turning across oncoming traffic from us 202 south. No collision occurred. The car was able to be restarted after two attempts. The following day the car was flatbedded to Audi willow grove. Both turbos were replaced as well as a check valve and the completely clogged oil screen which was changed to a revised version that apparently reduces the chance of clogging and starving the turbos of oil. This appears to be a common safety issue per numerous reports related to 4.0l twin turbo engines affecting Audi s7, rs7 and s8 units.
2014 Audi RS 7 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 15 / 27 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Audi RS 7 a good car?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 RS 7 rates average: 1.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the RS 7 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Audi RS 7?
The engine & cooling — 5 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (1) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2014 Audi RS 7 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2014 Audi RS 7, the most recent from March 23, 2022 (turbo/supercharger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Audi RS 7?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2017, 2018 and 2015. See the full Audi RS 7 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Audi RS 7 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.