2013 Audi A7 problems, complaints & recalls

2013 Audi A7 recalls (5)

• Recall 18V370000Jun 4, 2018139,249 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

  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.

  Risk: If the PODS module malfunctions, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

• Recall 17V781000Dec 6, 201748,693 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Audi A6 and A7 vehicles. The fuel line has a compression point that can weaken, potentially resulting in a fuel leak.

  Risk: 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 line, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-888-237-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AR.

• Recall 16V646000Sep 7, 201628,249 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 and Audi A7 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a fuel hose in the engine compartment that may degrade and leak fuel.

  Risk: 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 under hood fuel pump and fuel hose, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24BZ.

• Recall 15V823000Dec 8, 201521,074 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Audi A6 vehicles manufactured March 28, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles manufactured January 25, 2011, to March 19, 2013. In vehicles with heated and cooled seats, the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS), used to enable the front passenger air bags, may malfunction and prevent the passenger-side air bags from deploying in a crash.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of occupant injury in a crash.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D1.

• Recall 15V019000Jan 20, 201526,008 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

  Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi S4, S5, Q7, 2012 Audi A6, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi A7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Recent 2013 Audi A7 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed May 6, 2025FLOther / Unknown

   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!

   NHTSA complaint #11659223 · source
2. Filed Mar 16, 202256,000 miNCTowedSteering

   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 informed that the electronic steering unit needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired but the warning light was cleared from the system. The contact called…

   NHTSA complaint #11456921 · source
3. Filed Jun 29, 2021ILSteering

   An alert when I started my car stated that the steering system had a fault but it was ok to continue driving. Later that evening during my drive home, and about 20 miles from the start of the trip, the car then provided an alert for a steering system failure and to stop driving. The power steering appears to have stopped working - the car could only turn the wheels with great effort.

   NHTSA complaint #11422768 · source
4. Filed May 7, 2021100,000 miALVisibility & Wipers

   I have had four time windshield cracks.. There were no large impacts and it seems that the windshield material is extremely brittle and unsafe. Other vehicles under the same driving route and speed have never had windshield cracks, but my audi has encountered four. This seems like a design/material defect.

   NHTSA complaint #11415507 · source
5. Filed Apr 12, 202178,000 miWISteering

   Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a7. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel was unresponsive while in the center position and felt disconnected and unstable while turning. The driver stated that he did not always feel in control of the steering while turn in either direction from the center steering wheel position. The steering wheel seemed to momentarily ceased before responding while turning. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.…

   NHTSA complaint #11407727 · source
6. Filed Nov 30, 202075,338 miGAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a7. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal, without warning. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was referred to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the catalytic converter was defective. The mechanic was unable to provide the repair for a lack parts to repair the vehicle. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11377117 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology