This manual is built specifically for the 2015 Audi RS7, so the specifications, torque values, and repair steps inside match the 4.0L V8 (engine code CRDB) and trim actually sold that year, not a generalized A7-family writeup.
Engines covered
- 4.0L V8 (243 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2015 RS7. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the front passenger seat's occupant classification sensor: stress or wear on the body-sensing mat can cause the module to malfunction, and the front passenger air bag may then fail to deploy properly in a crash. The second covers the turbocharger: a blocked oil supply strainer can starve the bearings of lubrication, letting the turbine wheel contact the housing or the shaft break, which can stall the engine and increase crash risk. Owners have filed 2 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind both systems are here.
Whether you're inspecting the passenger seat sensor mat or servicing the turbocharger oil supply, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2015 RS7.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within th
If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Vol
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Worn bearings can cause the turbine wheel to contact the turbocharger housing or cause the shaft to break, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. A
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VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC, RANDOMLY, WITH NO OTHER WARNING SIGNS. SUBSEQUENT ATTEMPTS TO RE-START THE CAR FAILED. CAR NEEDED TO BE PUSHED OUT OF TRAFFIC AND TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DISCOVERED THAT THERE
