2013 Audi S7 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,985miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Audi S7, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,985 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2013 Audi S7. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be serviced for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) where the turbochargers needed to be replaced from wear and tear from the consequences mentioned in the recall. The dealer diagnosed that the turbocharger itself needed to be replaced, however, it was not covered under the recall. The turbochargers had not been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,970.”
NHTSA complaint #11488813, filed 2022-10, 80,970 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Audi S7. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the turbocharger; however, the failure recurred with the engine seizing. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V178000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11502847, filed 2023-01, 61,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V178000Mar 23, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer…Covers: Audi S7 2013–2017, A8 2013–2017, S6 2013–2017 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10242903Sep 7, 2023This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.
- 10238273Jun 15, 2023This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.
- 10236376May 8, 2023This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.
- 10233771Mar 31, 2023This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
- 10231590Feb 6, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi S7
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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.
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