Audi / A4 Allroad / 2013
2013 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 44.3% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 13.2%.
Complaints106
Crashes7
Fires1
Injuries7
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 44.3% · 47
Engine 13.2% · 14
Power train 8.5% · 9
Electrical system 8.5% · 9
Air bags 4.7% · 5
Unknown or other 3.8% · 4
Vehicle speed control 2.8% · 3
Suspension 2.8% · 3
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 7 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 26 in the last three years against 47 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 44,014 miles.
In owners' own words
The steering become intermittently stiff both while stationary and in motion. Turns were hardest to make at slow speeds. The steering got progressively harder as time went on (several weeks). I initiallly thought the issue was the winter tires, but those were changed and the problem worsened. Now it feels as though the power steering has completely failed. It takes considerable effort to make any turn at any speed. Steering · reported at 36,000 miles
We are having a steering problem with our 2013 all road. It has about 10k miles on it. At varying speeds, we notice "play" or lack of control while steering. It appears there is a 1-2 inch lack of response from center while driving from time to time....Not consistent. It also appears that steering takes more effort while compensating for this lack of control....During and after the episode. Steering · reported at 10,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi a4. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and became very difficult to turn in either direction. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (Audi farmington hills, 37911 grand river ave, farmington hills, mi 48335) was notified of the failure, but the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 91,000. Steering · reported at 91,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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