The 2013 Audi Q7 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 254,401 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT23V0860002023-02-1512,100 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 50G5.
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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 recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. …
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14V5160002014-08-261,814 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If oil leaks into the brake booster, the brake booster diaphragm may rupture causing a loss of power braking assist, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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 components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10
VISIBILITY/WIPER
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1fires
POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes60injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints49
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel pump leak”
“Lights on dash were flashing in cluster which made it look like it was low tire pressure. I had a portable air pump which showed tires were fine. The vehicle went into some kind of limp mode which prevented the vehicle from driving the speed limit. It was taken to auto service center. The…”
“Limp mode. Started shortly after my purchase in may 2024. On highway and would go into limp mode, almost got hit and caused danger to other traffic. Thought it was fixed and it happened again. Went to pull out and make a left hand turn and had no rpms again, limp mode. Almost got t-boned. Multiple…”
“Limp mode. Started shortly after my purchase in may 2024. On highway and would go into limp mode, almost got hit and caused danger to other traffic. Thought it was fixed and it happened again. Went to pull out and make a left hand turn and had no rpms again, limp mode. Almost got t-boned. Multiple…”
“Limp mode. Started shortly after my purchase in may 2024. On highway and would go into limp mode, almost got hit and caused danger to other traffic. Thought it was fixed and it happened again. Went to pull out and make a left hand turn and had no rpms again, limp mode. Almost got t-boned. Multiple…”
“Lately, I have been adding coolant to my car - 2013 audi q& tdi and motor oil for unknown reasons why it was happening. It started last year, 2023. I thought it was a normal thing that the oil level and coolant level kept on getting depleted. Comparing with my other car, I.e. A 2016 toyota avalon,…”
“Lately, I have been adding coolant to my car - 2013 audi q& tdi and motor oil for unknown reasons why it was happening. It started last year, 2023. I thought it was a normal thing that the oil level and coolant level kept on getting depleted. Comparing with my other car, I.e. A 2016 toyota avalon,…”
“Lately, I have been adding coolant to my car - 2013 audi q& tdi and motor oil for unknown reasons why it was happening. It started last year, 2023. I thought it was a normal thing that the oil level and coolant level kept on getting depleted. Comparing with my other car, I.e. A 2016 toyota avalon,…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Audi Q7 as of
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