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Audi S7: which year should you buy?

Across the 2013 to 2021 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2016 95 · 2013 94 · 2014 92

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202164/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 10 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 6 recalls

201764/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 2 recalls

201695/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 2 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 3 recalls

201492/100
Buy

14 complaints · 4 recalls

201394/100
Buy

16 complaints · 3 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Audi S7’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2021 Audi S7 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Audi S7 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.