This page covers 3 recalls, 16 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Audi S7.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Engine complaints dominate the 2013 Audi S7 ownership picture by a wide margin. The most consistent pattern owners describe centers on turbocharger failure, often attributed to oil starvation, multiple owners report both turbos failing at relatively low mileage, sometimes under 40,000 miles, leaving them stranded with the vehicle unable to run. The failures tend to appear without prior warning, even when oil change intervals were followed. Some owners report the engine seized after turbo failure, ultimately requiring a full engine replacement. One isolated report involves a suspected odometer discrepancy discovered through vehicle history documentation. A single complaint mentions a suspension control module requiring repeated resets. The dominant theme, though, is turbo and engine failure tied to what owners describe as oil delivery problems, often surfacing well before typical high-mileage wear would be expected.
16
Total Complaints
By System
The 2013 Audi S7 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a blocked turbocharger oil strainer that starves the bearings of lubrication, which can cause the turbine wheel to contact its housing or the shaft to break, stalling the engine while driving.
When the turbocharger bearings wear from lack of oil, the failure can be sudden, and the driver may see the engine oil warning light or other warning messages before power drops. A stall at highway speed or in traffic raises the risk of a crash. The third recall involves the passenger seat's occupant detection mat, which can wear or develop stress cracks over time, causing the sensor system to misread or lose function. If that happens, the front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash, reducing protection for that occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil strainer may become blocked, causing the turbocharger to fail. This can result in reduced engine power or engine stalling. Warning messages or the oil light may appear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil strainer, inspect the boost pressure system, and change the engine oil.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, reducing lubrication to the bearings and causing wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil strainer and perform an oil change at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The body-sensing mat in the front passenger seat may wear or stress over time, causing the passenger detection system to stop working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a passenger detection system repair kit at no cost to restore proper function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
