2013 Audi A7 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A7. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (7), Engine (5), Unknown Or Other (4).

Key takeaways

  • 19 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System737%
Engine526%
Unknown Or Other421%
Steering421%
Power Train316%
Service Brakes211%
Air Bags211%
Visibility/Wiper15%
Wheels15%
Fuel/Propulsion System15%
Exterior Lighting15%
Structure15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2013 Audi A7 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-05-06

Recall completed TWICE but manufacturer cannot keep their information updated correctly and claims the recall is open and WILL NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL WORK AT ANY DEALERSHIP!

Engine - filed 2024-04-06

Internal engine oil leak

Steering - filed 2022-03-16

The contact owns a 2013 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not serviced. The contact took the vehicle to independent mechanic and was inform...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.