2013 Audi Q7 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi Q7. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (12), Engine (11), Visibility/Wiper (7).
Key takeaways
- 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 60 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 29% |
| Engine | 11 | 27% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 17% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi Q7 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,power Train,engine - filed 2026-07-31
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 abnorm...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-15
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...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-13
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 requesti...
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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.