2013 Audi Q7 Problems

41 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Fuel/Propulsion System · verdict BUY 86/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Fuel/Propulsion System12
Engine11
Visibility/Wiper7
Power Train4
Electrical System3
Service Brakes3

In the owners’ words

“The fuel pump flange repair was a joke on this car. It should've been replaced not just put a black tar like sealant on it. That was an error on Audi's part. The sealant didn't keep it from forming a leak in the stress cracks that were being reported. Mine says all recalls have been completed. I just experienced a very bad fuel leak from the fuel filter/pump flange. I investigated the issue myself and found a black t”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi Q7 owner
“My gas tank started to leak while I was driving putting the my safety and the safety of my entire family at risk. This is know major recall 20Z8 that Audi has never got to fix properly. The recall remedy demonstrably did not prevent the failure it was issued for. This is an active fuel leak with fire risk. I'm requesting Audi cover this repair.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi Q7 owner
“Limp mode. started shortly after my purchase in May 2024. On highway and would go into limp mode, almost got hit and caused danger to other traffic. thought it was fixed and it happened again. went to pull out and make a left hand turn and had no rpms again, limp mode. Almost got t-boned. multiple electric issues. drivers side light. windows not wanting to work at times.”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi Q7 owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
03/05/2017Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYVolkswagen 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 l
26/08/2014Engine And Engine CoolingVolkswagen 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
15/02/2023Equipment:Other:LabelsVolkswagen 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Audi Q7 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 86/100: 41 owner complaints (3.15 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Audi Q7?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Fuel/Propulsion System, with 12 of 40 categorised reports.

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The 2013 Audi Q7 scored 86/100 on the federal record.

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