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ProblemsByVin File / 2013-AUDI-Q7 NHTSA data synced 7 hours ago
2013 · Audi

Audi Q7 problems

Light NHTSA footprint — 38 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.

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Reliability score
8.0 / 10

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

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Should you avoid this 2013 Q7?
Generally reliable

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

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 4 categories with 3+ complaints

visibility
8 reports · fails ~70,307 mi · avg $350
moderate
engine
6 reports · fails ~59,631 mi · avg $3,100
moderate
electrical
3 reports · fails ~67,000 mi · avg $850
severe
powertrain
3 reports · fails ~95,500 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2013 Q7 · electrical
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…
12/19/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11706022.0 · see electrical pattern →
2013 Q7 · engine
High oil consumption, within a month of buying it. Said it was normal, now its on a week to week basis with putting oil in the car and engine light is on. It comes on while moving and stays on until oil is put in.
12/16/2019 · at 45,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #11289500.0 · see engine pattern →
2013 Q7 · airbags Crash
On expressway, rear-ended and pushed into car in front too, so hit on both ends and no airbags deployed in the Audi Q7. Four vehicles were involved and the other three cars all had airbags deploy. Both front passengers hit their heads. Driver has whiplash and passenger has…
11/29/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11495385.0
2013 Q7 · engine
coolant leaks is a major concern and I have been asked by local INDY on water pump replacement to be done. Its costing me around 1500$. With so common issues, i think Audi should recall and substitute on their own case rather than every customer paying it.
11/25/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11556802.0 · see engine pattern →
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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 14V516000 August 26, 2014

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc

If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.

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, additional components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47L8.

Common questions

Is the 2013 Audi Q7 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2013 Audi Q7 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 Q7?

On the NHTSA data, the 2013 Audi Q7 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 8.0/10 — 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 Q7?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is visibility, with 8 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 70,307 miles. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The visibility is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $350 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 70,307 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Audi Q7 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 Q7?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 38 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $350, 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.

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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/Q7. 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.
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