Model year guide

2013 Audi RS7

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Audi RS7 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2013 Audi RS7 — representative photo
Representative photo

2013 Audi RS7 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Audi RS7 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Audi RS7.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure Closed

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE 21-009) after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7 equipped with the 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported the vehicles would stall with no warning while driving at highway or city traffic speeds. Several of the complainants alleged…

NHTSA #EA22001 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Apr 2022 · closed May 2023

Engine Stall - Turbo Failure Closed

On March 29, 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 21-009 after the agency received 58 reports alleging engine stalling in 2013-2016MY Audi vehicle models A8, S6, S7, S8 & RS7. The subject vehicles are equipped with 4.0L, twin-turbocharged engine. Complainants reported that the vehicles stall suddenly with no warning while driving on the highway or in city traffic. Several…

NHTSA #PE21009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Mar 2021 · closed May 2022

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 161

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 161.

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

Bulletin A0023742052680_4 · Equipment · Oct 2023

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

Bulletin A912394201818713 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

Bulletin DC_RECALLS · Equipment · Dec 2022

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

Bulletin A462232203418121 · Service Brakes · Jun 2022

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

Bulletin A4622312051095_6 · Equipment · May 2022

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

Bulletin A442292202256321 · Steering · May 2022

This bulletin contains instructions for noises on uneven roads using chassis ears or the PICO tool.

Bulletin A4321502059564_2 · Suspension, Equipment · Jun 2021

This informational bulletin explains how to order replacement VIN plates, Safety Certification Labels, etc.

Bulletin A0021482021205_6 · Structure, Equipment · Jun 2021

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Bulletin ELSAallignAudi · Electrical System · Apr 2021

This informational bulletin contains information on the different shading of LED headlights.

Bulletin A9421362023322_3 · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2021

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RS7. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Audi RS7

The Audi A7 is an executive five-door liftback produced by Audi since 2010. The coupé variant of the Audi A6 saloon/estate, the Audi A7 features a sloping roofline with a steeply raked rear window and integrated boot lid, and four frameless doors. A sport version called the S7 has been made since 2012, and a high-performance model called the RS 7 has been in production since 2013. An extended-wheelbase three-box, four-door saloon derivative called the A7L has been produced in China since 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2013 Audi RS7 vehicles on record

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2013 Audi RS7 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Audi RS7 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi RS7. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.