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2013 Audi AllroadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2013 Audi Allroad, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-667 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 95%Owner complaints131 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage55kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Audi Allroad has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering70
Engine31
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electrical system11
Structure10
Suspension10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2013 Audi 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.

95%repaired · 2016 Q1

Air bags

Recall 14V-667 · Oct 24, 2014 · 101,938 vehicles · 97,252 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other 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 Allroad median. How we score

'98'99'01'02'03'04'05'13'14'15'17'18'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Audi Allroad safety ratings

2013 Audi Allroad 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Allroad owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VARIABLE RESISTANCE TO TURNING STEERING WHEEL WHEN BOTH STATIONARY AND IN MOTIONL INCREASING IN SEVERITY OVER TIME CONSISTENT WITH THE ISSUE EXPERIENCED BY MANY OTHER DRIVERS OF 2013 AND 2013 AUDIS.
Complaint 11218943 · Jun 10, 2019
STEERING NOT FLUID, BEGIN TURN, FALL IS INE, THEN RESISTANCE,, THEN EASIER AGAIN, THEN MORE RESISTANCE. NOTCHY ALMOST LIKE THE STEERING IS REFUSING TO TURN. STEERING RESPONSE/FEEL IS CONFUSINGLY ERRATIC TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSETTLING. PROBLEM DIAGNOSED BY DEALER AS NOT UNUSUAL, RUSTING U JOINT,.…
Complaint 11112994 · Jul 23, 2018 · 33,600 miles
STEERING IN MY 2013 AUDI ALLROAD IS INCONSISTANT, NOTCHY, FEELS AS IF IT WON'T REACT TO INPUT. A BIT SCAREY WHEN IN A CURVE. WILL FEEL CORRECT, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.
Complaint 11097935 · May 25, 2018 · 55,000 miles

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