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2013 Audi A7 / S7 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
2013 Audi A7 / S7 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Audi A7 / S7 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 420hp 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Audi A7 / S7 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Jun 201624180 mi | Oil separator failed. Turbo had to be replaced. | ||
| Jul 201624180 mi | Check engine light came on again. Back to dealer. Found nothing wrong. Afterwards okay for a spell. But just this weekend the EPC light came on and went off; the engine reverted to its shudder - which went away when I restarted it; CEL back. | ||
| Jan 201723620 mi | A complete piston kit was installed, they replaced a bunch of hoses and lines, did an alignment and a few other things. All under warranty and I'm told it would have been $15K otherwise as they pulled the motor right out. | ||
| Mar 201730380 mi | Shortly after getting the car back, the starter failed. The Audi techs came to my house and got it to kick over by bouncing it up and down. They then took it to the dealer and replaced the starter. Caused by static fault in passenger side engine mount. Also replaced engine mount. Damage to intake camshaft spacer. Dropped engine / tranny. Replaced intake camshaft, rocker arms and camshaft actuators. | ||
| Mar 201837200 miC $500 | Actuator for fuel door release seized, and then the emergency release came off as well. Both items were replaced. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Mississippi, United States Nov 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201760780 miUS $85 | O2 Sensor replaced LED Module was replaced. The driver side LED module failure affected both the DRL in addition to the turn signal lamp. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Alberta, Canada Apr 2013 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Jul 20132260 mi | Sun roof exploded while car was parked. Dealer replaced sun roof under warranty | ||
| Sep 20134340 mi | Seal failure in water pump | ||
| Jun 201640300 mi | Air suspension warning light came on. Tech checked systems reported blocked sensor and cleared it. No parts required. | ||
| Aug 201642160 mi | Air suspension warning light on again, would not clear on restart. Tech tested system, air compressor had failed. New air compressor installed under warranty | ||
| Mar 201861125 miC $5039 | Replace front rotors and pads replace left rear shock absorber, old one leaking | ||
| Aug 201978120 miC $8000 | Both turbos failed, leaving me stranded in the middle of nowhere. Car was just over warranty period. This was a known issue with this engine. Audi US gave extended warranty coverage for this Audi Canada did not. Took 2 weeks to get parts I was very unhappy with Audi Canada but they didn’t care. My wife and I had an S5 and an S7 , now we have no Audi’s at all. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jul 201413000 mi | AC Pressure switch failure | ||
2013 Audi A7 / S7 4dr Hatch
supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Audi A7 / S7 in Quebec, Canada Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201747255 miC $708 | On separate occasions system displayed warnings and required to be completely shut down and restart to resolve. First was warnings about limited functionality with the transmission. Second was a fault with the start/stop feature. Diagnosis found ECM and TCM in locked state, tech could not perform diagnostics or follow test plans. Replaced main relay and ECM and TCM no longer in locked state - no further faults. | ||
| May 201854560 mi | Start-stop system failure. Error message/warning presented Previously required significant diagnostic and labor to correct. No fault found this time and problem has not recurred. However, this does call into question the reliability of this system. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201845000 miUS $85 | replaced water pump | ||
| May 201948500 miUS $80 | front wheel bearings failed resulting in uneven rotor/brake pad wear | ||
| Apr 202169799 miUS $950 | replaced rear brake rotors and pads | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201850000 miUS $204 | Dealership replaced the fuel door solenoid which had failed | ||
| Jun 202174000 miUS $320 | Engine was overheating. Replaced the water pump and the thermostat. This work required removal of the supercharger and moving the front of the vehicle into the service position. | ||
| Apr 202278000 miUS $200 | The radiator for the supercharger intercooler had a pin hole leak that was probably caused by a small stone on the highway. I bought a new radiator and replaced the leaking unit and then refilled the coolant. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 20138300 mi | Child seat restraint trim would not stay attached. | ||
| Aug 201417000 mi | Child restraint trim kept popping off. | ||
| Dec 201527000 mi | HomeLink housing had pushed into upper console. | ||
| Apr 201740000 miUS $331 | Transmission jerked when decelerating at 15-18mph, and surged forward when brake was applied. It is a know issue by Audi and the technician did the recommended computer modification. I was told that it should work itself out within 500 miles. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 20134000 mi | Simple switch failed. Took them less than 30 minutes to replace. It sounds like this is a common issue with the 2013 model. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201410700 mi | AC stopped cooling. Had a faulty A/C pressure sensor. | ||
| Jan 201611000 mi | Adaptive headlight warning. Bulb bad. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201523000 mi | Transmission Sensor and Mechatronic replaced. Car is now back at the dealer for repair and replacement of the entire transmission. | ||
| Audi A7 / S7 in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Nov 201624500 mi | "Groan" in steering column when turning steering wheel | ||
| Jun 201727000 mi | My A7 had to be towed to Audi WPB because of a thermostat failure that rendered the car inoperable. It was repaired within a day under warranty. Fortunately, as the repair would've cost over 1800. For a thermostat. | ||
| Dec 201730000 miUS $325 | Air Conditioning switch had to be replaced outside of warranty. | ||
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