2013 Audi Q7 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
54 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Audi Q7, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 14/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2013 Audi Q7 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2013 sits among all Q7 years
What owners report
Recalls (3)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2009-2015 Q7 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023.…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, to November 29, 2012 and equipped with a 3.0L TDI engine. In the affected vehicles, a check valve in the engine may become…
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace a vacuum line, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect the brake booster system for oil contamination and, if oil contamination is present,…
Technical service bulletins
1,225 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2013 Audi Q7. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Audi Q7 reliable?
The 2013 Audi Q7 drew 54 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 14/100, scored against the model's worst year (2017).
What are the most common 2013 Audi Q7 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Audi Q7 are fuel system (13 complaints), engine (11), and visibility & wipers (8).
Does the 2013 Audi Q7 have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2013 Audi Q7. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.