2013 Audi Q7 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Audi Q7, 18% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Wife pulled into garage on a stormy day and I was standing on passenger side with my 3 year old son. Passenger wiper arm snapped off and flew toward us and almost stabbed my 3 year old. At first I thought it was the wiper blade, but it was the whole entire arm. The broken end was sharpen like a knife blade...updated 10/06/17 updated 10/17/2017”
NHTSA complaint #11031351, filed 2017-10, 57,100 miles“I was driving on a rainy night on a rural city street and the passenger wiper arm just broke off. I was kind of startled. I am positive that I didn't hit anything and I've several other complaints online of this happening to other Audi owners. This could be a major safety hazard if this was the hit someone while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11075572, filed 2018-03, 84,000 miles“While driving and just about to turn in to the highway I was and using the wipers on medium speed the passsneger side wiper blade base snapped right off!!!! The wiper blade was fine but the metal arm just snapped! . I had to pull over to see what happened no got the wiper from the base of the hood and out right in the car to take it to Audi to have it fixed. Thank goodness it didn't fly off and hit someone else.”
NHTSA complaint #11072088, filed 2018-02, 70,000 miles“I was driving today on the highway and the windshield mechanism on my 2013 Audi Q7 snapped in half and flew off the car in heavy rains. Additionally, the only side affected by this is the passenger side windshield wiper; the driver side and back continue to work”
NHTSA complaint #11207298, filed 2019-05, 100,000 miles“I was driving on a flat open road. All of a sudden, there was a big noise bang, and the sunroof shattered into pieces. There was no traffic close to my car when this happened. The weather was cold (-12f).”
NHTSA complaint #10566979, filed 2014-03, 10,550 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036915Aug 11, 2026This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required for AC compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11023734Sep 10, 2025This bujlletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of the concern.
- 11016505Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding the GFF test plan required for A/C compressr replaements regardless of the concern.
- 11005911Jul 11, 2024This bulletin provides informatin for the GFF test plan that is requied for AC compressor replacements.
- 10250232Feb 6, 2024This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
- 10240152Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.
- 10239686Jul 19, 2023This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.
- 10240212Jul 17, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the washer solvent level warning is on.
- 10237017May 22, 2023This bulletin provides instructions for when the washer level warning is on but the reservoir is full.
- 10233603Mar 31, 2023This bulletin describes the process to clean sticker residue from the windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 9% |
| 2013 | 8 | 18% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 7 | 30% |
| 2010 | 4 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi Q7
16 complaintsEngine
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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