NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Audi RS 7 Safety Record
The 2021 Audi RS 7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Audi RS 7 has not been subjected to NHTSA's crash-test regimen, precluding the assignment of a federal Safety Index score or star ratings for occupant protection. This absence of data means its actual crash performance remains unquantified by federal standards. The available record indicates a Light burden band for recalls and owner complaints. Specifically, two recalls have been issued, and four unverified owner complaints are on file. These complaints do not report any crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The limited federal data available for the 2021 RS 7 presents no immediate red flags, though it offers an incomplete safety profile.
The 2021 Audi RS 7 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and has two federal recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Audi RS 7?
The 2021 Audi RS 7 has an exceptionally light federal safety record. Its two recalls stem from broad multi-model Volkswagen Group campaigns, not specific engineering issues isolated to the RS 7. This is a meaningful distinction for the model year. The four unverified complaints are a low number, especially for a vehicle now five years old, and a complete absence of crash, fire, injury, or death flags in that complaint pool stands out. The Electrical System is the only recurring concern, appearing in both an instrument-cluster recall and two complaint reports. Prospective owners should verify via VIN lookup that any electrical system issues have been resolved on a specific unit. No tested sibling years are available in our data, so no crash-test cross-reference can be made for this model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Audi RS 7 have any recalls?
The 2021 Audi RS 7 carries two recall campaigns. The first addresses a back-over prevention sensing system camera fault spanning a broad range of Volkswagen Group models across multiple years. The second targets the electrical system instrument cluster and panel on a named list of 2021 Audi models that includes the RS 7. Neither recall in the federal record carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory as reported in the available data.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V900000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V201000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90VC.
Reported 2025-03-31
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Audi RS 7?
Four unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 RS 7. The top components cited are the Electrical System, appearing in two reports, followed by single allegations each touching Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, and Engine. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects, and none of the four reports involve a crash, fire, injury, or death.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Audi RS 7?
The 2021 Audi RS 7 is under two open recalls, underscoring the importance of verifying recall completion via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool before purchase. This check is crucial, as recall repairs from previous ownership are not consistently addressed prior to resale.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Audi RS 7, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Two recalls affect this model year: one covering the back-over prevention camera system and one covering the electrical system instrument cluster, both part of wide Volkswagen Group multi-model campaigns.
- Four unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with the Electrical System cited most frequently and zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths recorded across all four reports.
- Prospective buyers should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify that both open campaigns have been remedied on that individual unit.
FAQ2021 Audi RS 7 safety questions
Was the 2021 Audi RS 7 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Audi RS 7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Audi RS 7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Audi RS 7. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi RS 7 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.