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2013 Audi Q7 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2013 Audi Q7, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
43
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2013 Audi Q7

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment) and tires

    NHTSA 23V086000 Reported 12,100 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: 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…

  2. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 17V298000 Reported 240,487 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

  3. Engine and engine cooling and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 14V516000 Reported 1,814 vehicles potentially affected Volkswagen of America, Inc.

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2013 Audi Q7 have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 60 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,217 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 8 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 ar”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

“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 f”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2013 Audi Q7. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–22 mpg
City / Highway16–19 / 21–27
FuelDiesel, Premium
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine6 cyl, 3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare Audi Q7 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Audi Q7 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2007 Audi Q7395
2008 Audi Q7333
2009 Audi Q7321
2010 Audi Q7329
2011 Audi Q7423
2012 Audi Q7429
2013 Audi Q7343
2014 Audi Q7245
2015 Audi Q7244
2016 Audi Q712
2017 Audi Q77320
2018 Audi Q73143
2019 Audi Q7462
2020 Audi Q7528
2021 Audi Q7975
2022 Audi Q7320
2023 Audi Q7316
2024 Audi Q732
2025 Audi Q7216
2026 Audi Q711

Checking a specific 2013 Audi Q7

How do I know if my 2013 Audi Q7 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2013 Audi Q7; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Audi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V516000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Audi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.