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Expensive Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (29%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 21 repairs.
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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (44%)

$1000 - $2499 (56%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

58000 mi

US $1200
Replaced front and rear rotors and pads due to wear and vibration 

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2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 560hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

22000 mi

US $300
Airbag curtain recall 
26000 mi

US $3600
Replaced front rotors & pads 

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2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 450hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

61562 mi

US $1517
Rear door handle was not working. Opened door and fixed connection Exhaust manifold valve required repair (PCV). Covered under warranty Replaced front pads & rotors 

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2016 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $5000
Cooling system: water pump leaking. Replaced water pump, thermostat, two return pipes. 75,000 mile service and three new tires (one had been replaced fairly recently due to puncture). 

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2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 560hp 4.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

15700 mi

US $1000
Washer Fluid Sensor stuck 

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2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

126000 mi

US $2400
Replaced both front wheel bearings Mice chewed through engine mount wiring, causing a fault code to be thrown. Wiring repaired. 

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2013 Audi A7 / S7 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD

61125 mi

C $5039
Replace front rotors and pads replace left rear shock absorber, old one leaking 
78120 mi

C $8000
Both turbos failed, leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere. Car was just over warranty period. This was a known issue with this engine. Audi US gave extended warranty coverage for this Audi Canada did not. Took 2 weeks to get parts I was very unhappy with Audi Canada but they didn’t care. My wife and I had an S5 and an S7 , now we have no Audi’s at all. 

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2012 Audi A7 4dr Hatch

supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $2800
Transmission failure 
70200 mi

US $2800
Transmission failure 
58000 mi

US $3000
Adaptive Cruise Control Camera and processor defective 
73160 mi

C $1650
Downpipes stayed rising. Caused rattle at 1,300 rpm .. replaced both sides 
22000 mi

US $1000
Routine front brake pad replacement. Great service from Audi Tysons - VA. 
24500 mi

US $585
Car had trouble with cold starts. Diagnosis eventually determined failed brake sensor was the cause, then a quick repair. 
61000 mi

US $1300
The thermostat failed (physical failure can be seen on the valve). I also preemptively replaced the water pump. 
34000 mi

US $200
CD Player was not ejecting music CDs properly 
70000 mi

US $1400
Front Pads and rotors 
46400 mi

US $378
Center dash speaker distorting and needed to be replaced. When shop replaced airbag sensor, they evidently damaged or failed to correctly reinstall seat controls. Passenger no longer moves forward, backward, up/down, or tilt. 
46000 mi

US $400
Distorted audio during phone calls. Speaker was blown (and had been for several years evidently) and was replaced. Warranty expired, so repair was not covered. 
62000 mi

US $1600
Failed water pump 
41000 mi

US $2200
AC went out requiring a new condenser to be installed 

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