repaired · 2020 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 Audi A4 AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 87 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-622 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Michael Gil from Toronto, ON, Canada, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad has problems
87 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
47Steering2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine1 crash/fire/injury
9Electrical system
9Power train
5Air bags
3Suspension
3Vehicle speed control
2Visibility/wiper
2Fuel/propulsion system
87 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 47 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Audi A4 Allroad recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Audi.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
41kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 42 steering complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.
17under 30k miles39under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other A4 Allroad year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the A4 Allroad median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What A4 Allroad owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE STEERING WHEELS PRESENT TEMPORARY PROBLEMS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, SHOWING NOISES (LIKE A PRESSURE VALVE AIR LEAKING), AND CHANGE IN RESISTANCE TO STEERING THE VEHICLE. I'VE ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK IT SOMETIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. LAST SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019, AFTER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, "DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE, STEERING WHEEL FAILURE" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT…
POWER STEERING GETS STIFF AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THE ISSUE HAPPENS SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY TIME. IT'S BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Own a 2013 A4 Allroad?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.