MODEL
Audi S7
NHTSA safety across every Audi S7 model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Audi S7 we cover (2020 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 22 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Audi S7 is a performance-oriented luxury four-door fastback competing in the upper tier of the executive sedan segment. Aimed at enthusiasts who want genuine driving engagement without sacrificing premium refinement, the S7 blends sport-tuned dynamics with a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. It targets affluent buyers cross-shopping against rivals like the BMW M550i and Mercedes-AMG E 53, prioritizing prestige and performance in equal measure.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2020 through 2025 Audi S7 presents a picture that is incomplete in one critical area and mildly concerning in another. NHTSA has not crash-tested any model year of the S7 within our covered range, which means there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores to anchor confidence. For a vehicle in this price tier, that absence is a real gap. Shoppers cannot lean on government crash-test data the way they can with more mainstream vehicles, and that matters regardless of how premium the badge is. The recall count is the more substantive concern. Across the 2020 to 2025 model years, the S7 has accumulated 22 recalls - a figure that is notable for a low-volume luxury fastback. Recalls are not inherently a sign of poor engineering; they reflect a manufacturer identifying and correcting issues. But 22 across a six-year window is a number that warrants attention, and prospective buyers should verify that any used or new example has all outstanding recall work completed through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. On the positive side, owner complaints are extremely low at just 6 total, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the dataset. That suggests owners are not experiencing acute, dramatic problems. The honest bottom line: the S7 is an appealing machine, but its safety record is defined more by what we do not know than by what we do.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Audi S7 as one of the more compelling choices in the premium performance fastback space, praising its sophisticated interior, composed ride quality, and strong powertrain. Most critics note it delivers a refined, understated driving experience rather than raw aggression, and they typically position it as an excellent all-rounder for buyers who want performance with daily comfort.
- The S7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA for any model year from 2020 through 2025, meaning there are no federal star ratings available to help evaluate structural safety performance.
- Twenty-two recalls have been issued across the 2020 to 2025 model years - a high count for a niche luxury model. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchasing to confirm all campaigns have been addressed.
- Owner-reported complaints are very low at just 6 across the covered range, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that data, suggesting owners are not encountering widespread acute safety events.
- Because independent crash-test data from NHTSA is absent, safety-conscious shoppers may want to check whether IIHS has evaluated the closely related A7 platform, which shares structural architecture with the S7.
Most-recalled year on record: 2021 Audi S7 with 10 recalls.