2013 Audi Q7 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Audi Q7, 35% of the model year's 43 total complaints, with median mileage at failure of 75,570. A related recall, 17V298000, covers a fuel pump flange that can crack and leak fuel.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 35% of 43
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 75,570 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or dies unexpectedly while driving, sometimes recurring after a dealer inspection found no clear cause.
- High pressure fuel pump fails catastrophically, causing violent shaking, power loss, and the glow plug light to illuminate before the engine stalls.
- Owners report a strong gasoline odor inside the cabin or outside the vehicle, in some cases with no visible leak on the ground.
- Fuel leaks form at the fuel pump flange or fuel tank, sometimes producing a puddle underneath the vehicle.
- Owners who had the fuel pump flange recall remedy performed report the sealant repair did not stop the leak and cracks reappeared.
- Fuel filter or in-tank fuel pump is diagnosed as needing replacement after a fuel odor develops and worsens over time.
When 2013 Audi Q7 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 13, 2016, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Audi Q7
- NHTSA 17V298000May 3, 2017Fuel System240,487 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and 2013-2017 Audi Q7 vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange if cracks are present. Flanges that do not have cracks will have a protective film applied. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Z8. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 16V-660.
Fuel System complaints by Q7 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2013 Audi Q7?
- NHTSA shows 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Q7, which is 35% of all 43 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi Q7 fuel system?
- Yes. Recall 17V298000 covers 2013-2017 Audi Q5 and Q7 vehicles with a fuel pump flange that may crack and leak fuel; the remedy is dealer replacement of the flange.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2013 Q7?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 75,570 for Fuel System complaints on the 2013 Q7.
- Did the recall fix actually stop the fuel leaks?
- Some owners in NHTSA complaints reported that after the recall remedy was performed, a sealant-type repair still developed leaks at the same fuel pump flange stress cracks.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to the 2013 Q7 fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Q7.