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2013 · Audi

Audi A7 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 19 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

Reliability score

8.4 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Should you avoid this 2013 A7?

Generally reliable

Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.

No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 3 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical

5 reports · fails ~42,851 mi · avg $850

severe

steering

4 reports · fails ~55,763 mi · avg $700

moderate

powertrain

3 reports · fails ~57,662 mi · avg $2,500

severe

Buyer's checklist

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Generated from this 2013 A7's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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Should you buy an extended warranty on this 2013 A7?

We pulled the math: risk-weighted exposure, typical contract cost, and our verdict on whether coverage pencils out for this specific vehicle.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 A7 · powertrain

While stationary and driving, the check engine light appears along with the transmission and epc light which states, "transmission malfunction. Can continue to drive". Drives sluggish and "sputters" above 4000 RPM. My wife (pregnant at the time) was driving when it sputtered and…

12/17/2019 · at 67,648 mi · NHTSA ODI #11289667.0 · see powertrain pattern →

2013 A7 · powertrain

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Audi a7. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was referred to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The contact drove the…

11/30/2020 · at 75,338 mi · NHTSA ODI #11377117.0 · see powertrain pattern →

2013 A7 · airbags

Air bag warning light on, cannot reset unless taken to dealer. Wheels were all bent on the inside unknown to buyer since it was out of sight. Car was our of line and the tires and wheels were difficult to balance. Dealer assured the wheels are okay, after $300 fix..

11/18/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11047182.0

2013 A7 · electrical

While the car is in motion my car will sometime stop and say breaking engaged while the car is moving. This has happened to me three times. The car will stop in traffic, the windows will roll completely up, the sunroof will close and the radio will turn completely down. No one…

11/13/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11151290.0 · see electrical pattern →

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 15V019000 January 20, 2015

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Audi A7 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Audi A7 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

Should you avoid the 2013 Audi A7?

On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Audi A7 does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.4/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2013 Audi A7?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 5 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 42,851 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 42,851 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Audi A7 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2013 Audi A7?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 19 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 7 hours ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Audi/A7. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Audi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.