2013 Audi Q7 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (13) · Visibility/Wiper (7) · Engine (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:other:labels 2023-02-15 · campaign 23V086000 · 12,100 vehicles
Defect: 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an overlay label containing the correct rear GAWR on top of the existing safety certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2017-05-03 · campaign 17V298000 · 240,487 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2014-08-26 · campaign 14V516000 · 1,814 vehicles
Defect: 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 debris and allow engine oil to leak into the brake booster.
Risk: 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.
Service bulletins (1,239)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,239 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-21 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the initial recall (17v298) was performed in 2017 and then the problem reoccurred in 2026 (cracked fuel flange) making it dangerous to drive. this was subsequently fixed at an audi dealership and they have refused to cover it. under terms of the recall, it states that this should not be charged to the customer however the charge of $1,670.36 was …”
2026-09-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 156,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 audi q7. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle that became stronger over time. the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign …”
2026-09-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System“about 3 weeks ago i started to slightly smell gas around my car. as i drove it the smell started getting worse and i noticed what looks like a gas leak leaking from under the drivers side back door area under my car. so i took it to meadlins auto care to be diagnosed and they said that the lower intank fuel pump needs to be replaced and that the ca…”
2026-07-31 · Steering“on xxx, i was driving northbound on us-101 from [xxx] to [xxx] to pick up a family member for an appointment. the vehicle had been operating normally at freeway speed. as traffic slowed for a construction zone near summerland, i intentionally reduced speed to approximately 20 mph. at that point, i heard a sudden abnormal rotational mechanical noise…”
2026-07-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 f…”
2026-07-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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. …”
2025-12-19 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 wa…”
2025-09-15 · Engine“lights on dash were flashing in cluster which made it look like it was low tire pressure. i had a portable air pump which showed tires were fine. the vehicle went into some kind of limp mode which prevented the vehicle from driving the speed limit. it was taken to auto service center. the diagnosis was engine failure due to a burnt valve. it's been…”
2024-02-13 · Unknown Or Other“lately, i have been adding coolant to my car - 2013 audi q& tdi and motor oil for unknown reasons why it was happening. it started last year, 2023. i thought it was a normal thing that the oil level and coolant level kept on getting depleted. comparing with my other car, i.e. a 2016 toyota avalon, i never encountered these problems my audi car w…”
2024-02-05 · Visibility/Wiper“1. entire passenger windshield wiper arm flew off of car during a rain storm on the highway. needed replaced. this caused me to have obstructed vision. no warning lights or symptoms before it happened. 2. passenger windshield wiper got stuck straight up, caught by driver wiper and pulled off. needed replaced again. obstructed vision, not able to u…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.