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Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2013AVOIDSerious complaints 4.0× usual, mostly engine and steering Extended coverage
29 serious complaints of 35, the most about engine (19) and steering (4); 4.0× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 7 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA22001: engine stall - turbo failure. NHTSA investigation PE21009: engine stall - turbo failure.
What owners report
“Initially I was driving on the interstate (I-95) and could feel the car running rough or missing. After I exited the interstate and merged onto the highway (sr405) the car stalled at a traffic light. Wouldn't start at first and after several attempts it finally started but was running really rough.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Apr 2021
“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A7. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not serviced.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Mar 2022
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage This bulletin explains the warranty extension for the crankcase ventilation valve on certain 3.0L and 4.0L vehicles. (AWA 19, May 2019)
- Extended coverage This Document informs dealers of a 4.0L Turbo warranty extension for 2013-2017 vehicles (AWA 22, Feb 2022)
- Repair program Diagnosed and confirmed malfunction of the vehicle’s AEB system that resulted from failure or malfunction of the AEB system’s control unit, camera(s), LIDAR, and/or sensor(s) which enable automatic emergency braking functionality. (AWA 24, May 2024)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
35 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · Drive: AWD
2013 A7 trims
| quattro | quattro Premium | quattro Premium Plus | quattro Prestige |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Audi reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Audi aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 362 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | 4WD, AWD | 24–27 mpg | Not rated | 14 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 362 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24–29 mpg | Not rated | 11 | 15 | Electrical system (8) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 8 | 5 | Electrical system (4) | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp | AWD | 25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 43 | Electrical system (24) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 340 hp | AWD | 23 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 333 hp | AWD | 24 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 7 | Engine (3) | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged, 240–333 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 240–333 hp | AWD | 24–30 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 36 | Engine (14) | No |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 21–29 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 8 | Engine (4) | No |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel | AWD | 21–29 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Engine (14) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 35 | Engine (19) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 22 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 30 | Air bags (7) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: A7 2017–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AUDI RS 7 PERFORMANCE 4 DR MHEV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi RS 7 performance 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | Audi Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | Audi Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi A7 PHEV 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 8 | 2 |
| 2020 | Audi RS 7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 43 |
| 2018 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 15 |
| 2016 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 15 |
| 2015 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2014 | Audi RS7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 5 |
| 2014 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 4 | 14 |
| 2013 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 19 |
| 2013 | Audi S7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 16 |
| 2012 | Audi A7 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2024 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | A7 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2022 | A7 TFSI e quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2021 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
24–29 |
| 2020 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | A7 quattro | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2018 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 23 |
| 2017 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 24 |
| 2016 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
24–30 |
| 2015 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–29 |
| 2014 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg |
21–29 |
| 2013 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 21 |
| 2012 | A7 quattro | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 22 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.