2013 Audi S7 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2013 Audi S7 has 16 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other S7 years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Turbocharger, Occupant classification, and Hoses and fittings.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 16), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Electrical system (1).

Next to 2014

The 2014 S7 has 14 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Audi S7. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, gasoline, turbocharger 2022-03-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V178000

Summary Volkswagen 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 can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Remedy Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 21H7.

Recall air bags, sensor, occupant classification 2018-06-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V370000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of the body-sensing mat within the front passenger seat may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module to malfunction.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74D5.

Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2013-09-23 · NHTSA campaign 13V450000

Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.

Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.

Complaints by component (16 total)

Engine

Engine and engine cooling

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Suspension

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2013 Audi S7. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private seller on [XXX]. The contact stated that the seller's advertisement and the odometer indicated that the mileage was…"
Electrical system · filed 2025-07-03
"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,…"
Engine and engine cooling, Engine · filed 2023-01-20
"J197 module is always falling the car is 26,000 and the suspension goes bad need readapt few times They need to check that module"
Suspension · filed 2022-10-24
"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…"
Engine and engine cooling, Engine · filed 2022-10-11
"Both stock 2013 S7 turbos were blown/damaged at 38k miles due to being starved of oil lubrication from a faulty blocked screen. This is a known issue and has occurred in many Audi S7 and S6 vehicles with the 4.0 twin…"
Engine · filed 2022-02-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2013 Audi S7 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
S7	4L, 8-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	All-wheel drive	17	27	20 MPG	$4000

Specs and fitment

C7 generation, 2013–2018

Body styles Sportback

Oil 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)

Tire size 255/40R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V370000 covers certain 2013-2018 Audi S7 models (with S6, A6/A7, and RS7 with basic seats) where the front-passenger seat body-sensing mat may cause the PODS module to malfunction so the passenger air bag may not deploy properly; dealers install a PODS repair kit. Recall 13V450000 covers certain 2013-2014 S7 and S6 models for fuel-line issues. Recall 22V178000 covers certain 2013-2017 S7 models (with A8, S6, S8, and RS7) where the turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked and wear bearings, which can stall the engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Audi S7 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2013 Audi S7?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (14 of 16), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Electrical system (1).

Is the 2013 Audi S7 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 S7 has 14 complaints, 0 per year. The 2013 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014.

Has the 2013 Audi S7 been recalled?

The 2013 Audi S7 has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Audi S7?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 2013 Audi S7 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2013 Audi S7 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Audi S7 is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Audi S7 use?

0W-30 (confirm on cap)

What tire sizes fit a US Audi S7?

Published US specs commonly list front 255/40R20 (trim dependent) and rear 255/40R20 (trim dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Audi S7?

Recall 21V159000 covers certain 2020-2021 S7 models (with RS6 Avant, RS7, A6 Allroad, and S6) for an air bag concern as stated in NHTSA's summary. Recall 22V155000 and 22V861000 cover overlapping 2020-2022 S7 models for fuel-gauge and electrical issues shared with S6, A6 Allroad, RS6, and RS7. Recall 25V900000 covers certain 2019-2026 Audi models including S7 where rearview camera software may prevent the image from displaying.