2013 Audi A7
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2013
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
7 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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While attempting to parallel park, the car jumped without warning and crashed into a brand new hearse in front of a mortuary.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-01
Also filed under Power train and structure
Engine
5 of 19 total reports mention: engine.
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Internal engine oil leak
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-06
Steering
4 of 19 total reports mention: steering.
Power train
3 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
Service brakes
2 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-13
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-03-17Fuel system, gasoline15V019000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015.
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2016-02-05Air bags15V823000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.
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2016-11-02Fuel system, gasoline16V646000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.
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2018-02-05Fuel system, gasoline17V781000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.
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2018-11-29Air bags18V370000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating).
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Audi A7 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V019000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V823000 · Air bags
- Recall 16V646000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 17V781000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V370000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2013 Audi A7 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A7?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A7 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.