NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Audi S7 Safety Record
The 2020 Audi S7 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Audi S7 lacks federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA did not test this model year, so no star ratings or Safety Index score are available. This absence of data means no federal assessment of crash safety exists for the vehicle. Owners have filed three complaints with NHTSA. The 2020 S7 has been subject to six recall campaigns, placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band.
The 2020 Audi S7 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, and has six recall campaigns on record according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Audi S7?
The 2020 Audi S7 has no recorded crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among its three owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. This model year carries a relatively light federal recall and complaint burden. Six recall campaigns were issued. These addressed two distinct electrical system faults, a fuel-gauge sending unit, a back-over prevention camera, a tire defect, and a rear axle assembly. Several recalls applied broadly across the Volkswagen Group, affecting the S7 along with other Audi models. No sibling model years provide a crash-safety reference point for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Audi S7 have any recalls?
The six recall campaigns for the 2020 Audi S7 cover the following components: the back-over prevention sensing camera system, the electrical system (two separate campaigns), the fuel-level sending unit within the instrument panel, tires, and the rear non-powered axle assembly. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive specifically tied to these campaigns in the data provided, but any open recall on a specific VIN should be verified at nhtsa.gov.
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 SYSTEM22V861000
Risk: A gateway control module shutdown will suddenly reduce engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90V2.
Reported 2022-11-21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT22V155000
Risk: An inaccurate fuel reading may cause an engine stall due to lack of fuel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new sensor in the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 20DN.
Reported 2022-03-14
TIRES22V034000
Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
Reported 2022-01-26
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY21V295000
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
Reported 2021-04-26
AIR BAGS21V159000
Risk: An incorrectly manufactured air bag may not deploy properly, and could also eject plastic debris into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger air bag score line, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall begin March 26, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 70i2.
Reported 2021-03-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Audi S7?
Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Audi S7. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System. These are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Audi S7?
Prospective owners of a used 2020 Audi S7 should be aware that any individual vehicle may have one or more of six open recall campaigns requiring remedy. Verifying a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov will confirm any outstanding issues.
- The 2020 Audi S7 has no NHTSA crash-test star ratings; no frontal, side, or rollover scores were assigned to this model year.
- Six recall campaigns are on record for this model year, covering the electrical system, fuel-level sending unit, back-over prevention camera, tires, and rear axle assembly.
- Three owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, alleging issues with the Electrical System, Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Engine, and Fuel/Propulsion System; all are unverified allegations.
- Prospective buyers of a used 2020 Audi S7 should perform a VIN-specific recall check at nhtsa.gov to determine whether any of the six recall remedies have been completed on that individual vehicle.
FAQ2020 Audi S7 safety questions
Was the 2020 Audi S7 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 6 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Audi S7 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Audi S7. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Audi S7?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Audi S7. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Audi S7 2020.
- 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.