Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Audi A7

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (8%)

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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2015 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

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

58000 mi Following downshift to lower gear, transmission appeared to have significant delay in automatically returning to "DRIVE". Troubleshooting found no problem and no remedial action taken. 

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2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

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

38000 mi Transmission making metallic clanking noise. Dealer unable to diagnose. Entire transmission replaced under manufacturer's original warranty. 

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2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 4dr Hatch

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

14000 mi Trans computer update 

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2013 Audi A7 / S7 4dr Hatch

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

40000 mi

US $331
Transmission jerked when decelerating at 15-18mph, and surged forward when brake was applied. It is a know issue by Audi and the technician did the recommended computer modification. I was told that it should work itself out within 500 miles. 
23000 mi Transmission Sensor and Mechatronic replaced. Car is now back at the dealer for repair and replacement of the entire transmission. 

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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 
29000 mi Lurching when decelerating from 2nd to 1st gear. 
44000 mi Service Action - reprogrammed Transmission Control Module. 

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2012 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Engine not specified

33000 mi Transmission control unit software update 

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Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Transmission Problems

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