Model year guide

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. 1 on record.

2018 Audi s7 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Audi s7 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18 mpg

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

2018 Audi s7 recalls 1

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #18V370000 · 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
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 2018 Audi s7 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.

2018 Audi s7 trims & engines on record

Trims
quattro Prestige
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 450 hp

2018 Audi s7 vehicles on record

Other Audi s7 model years

2018 Audi s7 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Audi s7 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Audi s7. 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 2018 Audi s7 get?

The 2018 Audi s7 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 24 highway).

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