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#BS-2013-AUDS7-7F962013 Audi S7Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 19 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 19 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.
Top reported problems
turbo failure
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
mechatronic failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
15 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 72K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (11 reports) • Median: 72K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (15 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Audi S7: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 79% of all reports filed for the 2013 Audi S7, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 72,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 72K-mile mark.
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/odometer Issues
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/odometer complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Audi S7, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:instrument panel:speedometer/odometer-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Audi S7, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2013 Audi S7, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Audi S7. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2013 Audi S7 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Engine Stall - Turbo Failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
This is the worst model year for the Audi S7 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Audi S7 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
19
Class avg
358
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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