2013 Audi S7 Problems

Q: Is the 2013 Audi S7 reliable?

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Audi S7 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

Q: What are common problems with the 2013 Audi S7?

Top reported problems: Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 72,373 mi); Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

Q: At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Audi S7?

The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,373 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.

Q: Does the 2013 Audi S7 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 168,936 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Q: Should I buy a 2013 Audi S7?

Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Audi S7.

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Worst 2013 Audi S7 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#114 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,373 mi

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer

#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi S7.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
Engine Problems	14	—	—	72,373 mi
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer	1	—	—	—
Engine & Cooling	1	—	—	—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger	1	—	—	—
Fuel System	1	—	—	—
Suspension Failures	1	—	—	—

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Recalls for 2013 Audi S7

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~168,936 vehicles.

22V178000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

~26,093 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

18V370000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification

~139,249 affected

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). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

13V450000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

~3,594 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.

Other Audi S7 Years

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2013 Audi S7 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Audi S7 reliable?

Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2013 Audi S7 has 19 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.

What are common problems with the 2013 Audi S7?

Top reported problems: Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 72,373 mi); Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.

At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Audi S7?

The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,373 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.

Does the 2013 Audi S7 have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 168,936 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.

Should I buy a 2013 Audi S7?

Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S7 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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