2015 Audi RS 7 Problems & Complaints

Average43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the RS 7 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2015 Audi RS 7 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the RS 7 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2015 Audi RS 7 problems

  • Engine & cooling~82,000 miles
    2100%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Audi RS 7 complaints by model year

20142015201620172018202120225264
Owner complaints per model year, Audi RS 7. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best RS 7 years: 2017, 2018, 2015. Compare all years →

2015 Audi RS 7 recalls (2)

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger

NHTSA recall 22V-178 · Mar 23, 2022 · 26,093 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 18V-370 · Jun 4, 2018 · 139,249 vehicles

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.

2015 Audi RS 7 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 8-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD14 / 25 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Audi RS 7 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 RS 7 rates average: 43% fewer complaints than a typical year of the RS 7 at the same age. It is one of the best RS 7 years by this measure. 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 2015 Audi RS 7?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2015 Audi RS 7 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Audi RS 7 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 82,000 miles; 0% 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.