2013 Audi A7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 26%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,824miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Audi A7, 26% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,824 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stationary and driving, the check engine light appears along with the transmission and epc light which states, transmission malfunction. Can continue to drive . Drives sluggish and sputters above 4000 RPM. My wife (pregnant at the time) was driving when it sputtered and had difficulty exiting our subdivision onto the highway. I took it to the Audi dealer in hardeeville, sc and concern was verified as coolant in engine/transmission harness. (see uploads) I've done extensive research to see if this was common and I found a recall on the a8 for a similar problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11289667, filed 2019-12, 67,648 miles“Audi A7 in drive, completely stopped with only the brake pressed will jerk violently forward 2-3 feet. First time this happened, I thought I was rear ended. This is a serious safety issue that happens often. Also, while driving, an audible alarm will go off in the car with the hazards rapidly flashing for no reason. There are no warning lights going off on the dash other that the hazard signals. This will last for 5 minutes with the audible alarm and another 5 with just the hazards rapidly going off. I had my girlfriend record a video of it this morning which I can provide.”
NHTSA complaint #11034503, filed 2017-10, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034728Jun 10, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
- 11029367Feb 20, 2026This bulletin provides information on VIN Plates, Safety Certification labels, and the ordering procedures.
- 11028398Jan 14, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding UV leak additive for finding oil leaks.
- 11016532Mar 12, 2025This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11012476Dec 5, 2024This bulletin provides information when the MIL is on; DTCs for misfire, air/fuel ratio imbalance, or lean fuel system stored in the ECM P030000.
- 11009928Oct 8, 2024This bulletin provides informatin when the engine does not run smoothly at idling speeds.
- 11009327Sep 24, 2024This bulletin provides information when ther is an Engine: start/stop system fault shown and start/stop system not is working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A7
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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