2013 Audi Q7: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
40
Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
60
Injuries
1245.0
Severity index
Severity index 1245.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Audi Q7 ranks 1 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 30.0% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 25.0% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 17.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 7.5% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 7.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 7.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 5.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 5.0% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 12 of 40 complaints (30.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V298000 | 03/05/2017 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. |
| 14V516000 | 26/08/2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 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 contaminated with plastic de |
| 23V086000 | 15/02/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 with the requirements of |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.