Model year guide

2017 Audi rs7

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Audi rs7 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2017 Audi rs7 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Audi rs7 at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Audi rs7 recalls 3

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #22V178000 · manufacturer #21H7 · 23/03/2022

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.

Fix: 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. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #18V370000 · manufacturer #74D5 · 04/06/2018

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.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #18V096000 · manufacturer #44N9 · 07/02/2018

Volkswagen 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, "Ti…

Fix: Audi 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

2017 Audi rs7 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume25 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Audi rs7 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

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.

2017 Audi rs7 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Prestige, quattro Performance Prestige
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 560 hp

2017 Audi rs7 vehicles on record

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2017 Audi rs7 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Audi rs7 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Audi rs7. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi rs7 get?

The 2017 Audi rs7 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.