Recall 18V096 affects 3,543 2014-2018 Audi S7 and RS 7 vehicles for an incorrect tire information label. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
Audi is recalling 3,543 2014-2018 S7 and RS 7 vehicles because the tire information label lists the wrong combined maximum weight. Owners who load the vehicle to that incorrect label risk overloading it, which increases crash risk; Audi dealers will install a corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The tire information label on the 2014-2018 Audi S7 and RS 7 is the placard that tells owners the maximum combined weight for people and cargo. It is part of the tire and loading information required for the vehicle. Owners use that number when deciding how much weight the car is rated to carry.
On affected cars, the label was printed with the wrong capacity. It lists 1146 lbs/520 kg, but the correct combined maximum weight is 992 lbs/450 kg. The issue came from a printing error in the tire label process, and Audi changed the printing and quality control process after finding it.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is on the printed label, so the car does not give a light, sound, or driving symptom that tells you the placard is wrong.
Who's affected?
Spans the S7 and RS 7 model lines across 2014-2018, all involving the same vehicle label issue.
| 2014 Audi S7 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2015 Audi S7 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2017 Audi RS 7 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Audi RS 7 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2018 Audi RS 7 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 3,543 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
If you use the incorrect tire information label to load the vehicle, the vehicle can be overloaded, which increases the risk of a crash. Use caution with passenger and cargo weight until the label is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Audi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2018 Audi S7 or RS 7 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Audi dealer to schedule the free tire information label replacement that corrects the vehicle's combined maximum weight listing.
- Bring the recall notice if Audi mailed it. If not, reference recall number 18V096 when you call.
- Avoid loading the vehicle based on the old tire information label until the replacement label is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Audi technician replaces the tire information label with a corrected label that shows the right combined maximum weight. The recall repair is available, and the label replacement is free at an Audi dealer. Parts and labor are covered. Audi is not offering reimbursement for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket costs are not covered through a separate recall reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| February 7, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 8, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| April 8, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 8, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V096?
Recall 18V096 covers 3,543 2014-2015 Audi S7 and 2016-2018 Audi RS 7 vehicles with an incorrect tire information label. The label lists 1146 lbs/520 kg as the combined maximum weight, but the correct limit is 992 lbs/450 kg. Audi dealers replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2018 Audi S7 or RS 7 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Audi is included in recall 18V096. If it is, contact a franchised Audi dealer and ask for the free tire information label replacement. Reference recall 18V096 or Audi recall 44N9 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Audi dealers replace the incorrect tire information label free of charge. The recall repair has been available since March 9, 2018.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is vehicle overload from the incorrect label. If an owner loads the vehicle based on the wrong combined maximum weight, the vehicle can be overloaded and crash risk increases. The dealer repair corrects the label so the posted load limit matches the vehicle.
What if I bought my Audi S7 or RS 7 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Audi is included, then contact a franchised Audi dealer for the free label replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V096000 |
|---|---|
| Audi customer service | 1-800-253-2834 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V096 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V096000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →