2013 Audi Q7 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2013 Audi Q7, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 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 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“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 miles“First thing is fuel smell in cabin very dangerous for me as well as any passengers Next is transmission there is no way telling how much fluid is in the vehicle that should be monitored by the consumer they have a right to know Front & rear axles seem to get worn quickly must be a problem in the drivetrain somewhere”
NHTSA complaint #11484933, filed 2022-09Related service bulletins
- 11035846Jul 2, 2026This bulletin provides inormation when the ATF pipes leak; Q7 with 0C8 gearbox.
- 11034638Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informaiton when the transmission warning message appears in the cluster; P074100 stored in the TCM.
- 11033475May 6, 2026The high-voltage batteries in electric vehicles are subject to various ageing effects which could lead to the energy content (energy density) being reduced. This reduction in the…
- 11027358Dec 11, 2025This bulletin provides additoinal information to assist in determining the energy content of lithium-ion high-voltage batteries.
- 11020353Jun 20, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11009937Oct 4, 2024This bulletin provides additional information pertaining to continued noises/vibrations in tight bends - Q7 and A8 vehicle models.
- 11007311Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007230Aug 30, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are noises/vibrations in tight bends; Q7 and A8 models.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 15% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 | 4 | 6% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2010 | 3 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi Q7
16 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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