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2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (82%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
Engine not specified
| 28000 mi | Gas fumes -cracked fuel pump that had been recalled that I wasn't told about until it was non driveable |
2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65720 mi | Stage 4 fan cooling relay malfunction. Caused the 'Do not rev past 4,000 rpm' indication to come on along with EPC light. After a day, only the check engine light came on. |
| 73160 mi C $1650 |
Downpipes stayed rising. Caused rattle at 1,300 rpm .. replaced both sides |
| 44000 mi | CEL on small evaporative leak CEL light on small evaporative leak |
| 25000 mi | In Tank fuel pump check valve intermittently not closing causing fuel pressure to bleed down upon engine startup with resulting stall. |
| 60000 mi US $90 |
Replaced oxygen sensor Replaced AC sensor |
| 61000 mi US $1300 |
The thermostat failed (physical failure can be seen on the valve). I also preemptively replaced the water pump. |
| 62000 mi US $1600 |
Failed water pump |
| 39000 mi | Check engine light. False alert. |
| 16000 mi | Replace fuel line that could leak....recall |
| 56000 mi US $500 |
Manufacturer recall on fuel injectors and rods. A week before receiving letter from Audi on recall, my car wreaked of gas, engine light was on, and engine riding rough. Dealer refused to pay for tow to dealer, so I had to. Concurrent with faulty fuel injector and horrid gas smell with engine light requiring tow to dealer, I was told cooling system/thermostat had shorted out. I had to pay for diagnostics and repair of $300. Was told this was unrelated 2 recall |
| 28600 mi | Reoccurring coolant leak. Dealer pressure tested, could not find fault. Still leaking slowly. Will take back when level drops below minimum again. My 3rd time. Rough Idle. Dealer replaced some parts and used fuel treatment. Still idles rough. |
| 33000 mi | Slow coolant leak. Engine Overheated. Temp Gauge at Max. Variable Water Pump Failed (not holding vacuum), Replaced. Thermostat Failed, Replaced. |
| 54000 mi | Metal clanking noise when going over bumps. Passenger side engine mount failed. Replaced. |
| 7000 mi | Ignition and key fob issue. Took so long because replacement key fob not available at Jacksonville parts depot and New Jersey was out of stock |
| 30000 mi | Overheating. Replaced stuck thermostat. |
| 29200 mi | Replaced NVLD pressure sensor |
| 46800 mi | An engine mount was leaking and it was replaced. |
| 61000 mi US $85 |
The thermostat failed in the closed position and the car was in danger of overheating. |
| 15000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealed checked and reset with no issue detected. Car drove fine before and after. |
| 26500 mi | Car had trouble starting. Repeat visit from April 2018. Replaced the Relay as a goodwill repair. |
| 26040 mi | Engine will not start intermittently. Will crank away but no ignition. Dealer replaced power supply relay and did TSB relating to no start issues. Drove home, stopped along the way, same problem arised. Took car back to dealer next day |
| 15500 mi | replaced several cables etc... |
| 21000 mi | thermostat |
| 34800 mi | Replace oil pressure sensor |
| 50000 mi US $85 |
PCV valve replaced to fix loud whistling noise from engine. Was done under certified pre-owned warranty, thankfully, as it required removing the super charger to replace. |
| 34000 mi | Engine was using 1 quart of oil every 1,700 mi. Did oil consumption test and replaced PCV valve. Car has gone about 4,000 miles on 1/2 quart. Problem resolved. Driving back from florida, car stalled at light then began running very rough. Took to Audi of Charleston SC. Was told bad wire and spark plug as car was running on 5 cylinders. Replaced ignition wire and spark plug and problem corrected |
| 36000 mi | Check engine light lit. Computer diagnosis indicated a fault in the air intake. Computer fault was reset. |
| 26000 mi US $500 |
While driving through a highway construction zone, apparently a rock was thrown up and went through the lower grill and damaged the small radiator causing a coolant leak. |
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