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Audi S7 Safety
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.
The 2020 through 2025 Audi S7 lacks federal crash-test ratings, leaving a significant gap in its safety profile. NHTSA has not evaluated any model year of the S7 within this range. This absence means consumers cannot rely on government star ratings or a Safety Index score to assess crashworthiness. A more direct concern is the recall record. Across the 2020 to 2025 model years, the S7 has accumulated 22 recalls. This figure is notable for a low-volume luxury vehicle and suggests a pattern of issues requiring manufacturer correction. Buyers should ensure all recall work is completed on any S7, new or used, via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Owner complaints are minimal, with only 6 total. The dataset reports zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. This indicates that owners are not experiencing severe, immediate safety failures. However, the overall safety assessment of the S7 is ultimately limited by the lack of foundational crash-test data.
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.