2013 Audi Q7 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Audi Q7, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15 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.
“When the vehicle is traveling between approximately 70-72 MPH and the brakes are applied, the head lights will flicker or bounce. This distracts the driver and other drivers on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10617732, filed 2014-07, 15 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251657Mar 9, 2024This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.
- 10244595Oct 30, 2023This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.
- 10238194Jun 8, 2023This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.
- 10236599May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when car wash bristles become stuck in the body gap between the headlight and fender.
- 10236378May 8, 2023This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 23 | 16% |
| 2017 | 135 | 42% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi Q7
16 complaintsEngine
11 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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