2013 Audi Q7 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 25%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Audi Q7, 25% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“The car burns oil so much that we have to continuously top off the oil every few days. The dealership states, the engine is big and this is normal. I don't believe this is normal, and perhaps something else is going on and could it pose a safety issue. This problem has been ongoing since the purchase of the certified used car in 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #11277791, filed 2019-11, 98,168 miles“Rumbling sound from a cold start. Reported problem to service department when car was still under warranty in april 2015 and was told it was normal sound. Now engine failure with timing chain and tensioners. There was a TSB issued by Audi in march 2015 for this issue and yet nothing was ever mentioned. Now repair estimate is $12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11209515, filed 2019-05, 35,725 miles“The vehicle has performed poorly after completing a us department of justice mandated fix of diesel (3.0 liter tdi, engine code cnrb) emissions equipment related to vw/Audi emissions cheating. There is now sporadic lag in acceleration, especially at low speeds, or accelerating from a complete stop. There were times when I have pulled into oncoming traffic, and the power delivery was non-existent, followed by, after a 1 second delay, rapid over acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #11203177, filed 2019-04, 82,000 miles“High oil consumption, within a month of buying it. Said it was normal, now its on a week to week basis with putting oil in the car and engine light is on. It comes on while moving and stays on until oil is put in.”
NHTSA complaint #11289500, filed 2019-12, 45,000 miles“Within 300 miles of the diesel recall modification the engine lost power at 70 MPH and slowly drifted to lower speed. Additionally the transmission did not respond to manual shift to a lower gear (it stayed in 8th). After stopping the car and turning it off a reset accoured and the car operated normally for another 300 miles. The car again lost power and the transmission did not respond to manual shift to a lower gear. The car was taken to Audi and they cleaned the erg valve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11066133, filed 2018-01, 109,000 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 9 | 45% |
| 2021 | 19 | 25% |
| 2020 | 7 | 24% |
| 2019 | 6 | 10% |
| 2018 | 39 | 27% |
| 2017 | 61 | 19% |
| 2015 | 13 | 28% |
| 2014 | 10 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 25% |
| 2012 | 8 | 28% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 13 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi Q7
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi Q7
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology