Worst 2013 Audi Q7 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Fuel System
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi Q7.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 73,979 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 64,035 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 80,267 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Audi Q7
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~254,401 vehicles.
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."
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.
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.
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2013 Audi Q7 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Audi Q7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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