Safety ratings
2021 Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD
- Lane departure warningStandard
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELCampaign 25V201000 · 31/03/2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 SQ8, A6 SEDAN, A7, A8, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S6 SEDAN, S7, S8, A6 Allroad, and SQ7 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
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.
Fix: 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.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 25V900000 · 19/12/2025
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- POWER TRAIN1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
- ENGINE1
Read individual complaints (4 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 10/02/2025· POWER TRAIN
While driving, car suddenly started overheating. Warning message asked me to pull over and let the car run idle. However, I was on a free way that was under construction and all shoulders were closed. So no way for me to stop for at least 4 miles. I was afraid that the engine would blow while driving the whole time. Took it to the dealer and they told me that the water pump is faulty. After looking at some Audi forums, it seems like this is a common issue with these vehicles. I’m surprised there has not been a recall since I am not the first person that this has happened to.
- 09/15/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The car stopped in the middle of the intersection due to a 48V issue that is back ordered worldwide. It has been in the shop five times in reference to this stopping multiple times in the road.
- 04/10/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
This website shows the wrong information. Recall was successfully repaired but it shows here as unrepaired.
- 04/10/2024· ENGINE
The car continues to smell like coolant and burns excessive oil. It has been taken in for service. Repairs have been attempted but problem still exists. On one occasion, service records indicate a test drive when the mileage remained the same. The oil consumption test I do not believe was performed correctly as I did not get the specific data metrics or points regarding starting point of measurement and end point. They also completed the test at only 1200 miles after requesting for them not to. I am concerned they are trying to hide a design flaw since they redesigned the piston rings when cars were burning excessive oil, bulletin # MC-10245613-0001. They continue to deny oil consumption issues even when I continue to top off the oil 2-3 times between 10,000 mile services. All I am told is "it's a high performance car. It's normal." This appeared in the first 10k miles. At 19,637 miles, I had my 20k service performed. It was brought back in at 22,897 when the oil light came on.