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2013 Audi A4 Allroad Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad, most often about the steering (54% of complaints, typically around 41,000 miles). It is the most complained-about A4 Allroad model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2013 Audi A4 Allroad problems
Steering
47 complaints · 54%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles.
Like many other complaints I have read on this website, my Audi has a significant "notchy" feeling in the steering wheel which has grown considerably worse in the last several days. It started right when the car was new. It is like the wheel is fighting against my efforts to steer it, especially to the right. The…
The issue appeared in cold weather. When stationary the issue look like a 'zone', located approximately every 90 degrees when you turn wheel right/left, where the wheel is 'jamming' and driver have to apply an excessive force to turn the steering wheel further or back to neutral. In motion the issue look like 'jammed…
Engine
15 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
Timing chain tensioner failure at 114km , caused the timing chain to skips a tooth or two, results in engine damaged to the head valves and entire engine shut down, this could results in fatal car accidents during driving to everyone.
Epc light illuminated, rough idling, loss of power, car will not turn on. 2017 it did the same thing, found electrical fault near gas tank (could have blown up). Audi fix at goodwill. Compression of engine was never checked. 2019 same things happening, engine lost compression in 2 cylinders. All services done at Audi.…
Electrical
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
I was loading my dogs into the car. The keys were sitting on dash because my hands were full. I had an 8 month old in the car in her car seat. As I closed the last door, the car locked with the keys and the baby inside it. I was in a fairly remote place but was able to get the fire department to get the car open and…
Car fails to start via the key in the ignition. You have to wiggle the key to get the ignition to start. Battery in key fob is ok as it opens and locks the car with no issue. Seems to be a software, or loose connection issue.
Transmission
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
When the vehicle as at a stop or moving forward very slowly and the gas pedal (accelerator) is depressed the transmission (which is in drive) does not engage - the engine will simply rev and the vehicle will not move forward for several seconds. The transmission will ultimately engage with a rather severe jolt. This…
The contact owns a 2013 Audi a4. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Audi valencia (23923 creekside rd, valencia, ca 91355, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed…
Air bags
5 complaints · 6%The contact owned a 2013 Audi a4. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to center and the traction control warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun into a circle. The contact crashed into the guardrail and sideswiped another vehicle. The air…
Takata recall - rearended a stopped truck at approximately 30 MPH. Car is totaled. Airbags didn't go off despite massive front end damage.
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 6%Speed control
3 complaints · 3%Sudden accelaration was observed several times while driving Audi a4. However, no accidents occured due to this. Audi should take a look into possible elctromechanical problems in 2013 Audi.
There are two issues which occur without warning, usually when the car is cold or while driving on the freeway. The first issue occurs when traveling in a straight line and is a "slip" in the steering wheel when crossing the 12 o'clock position where it feels like it's holding fine and then suddenly "slips" and then…
Suspension
3 complaints · 3%Rear coil of suspension broke on drivers side, 49800 miles on the car. Independent shop and dealer claim it is common and I find it weird for a part to fail (it snapped) at such low mileage. I was not aware of any hard hits or pot holes that I had hit outside of normal driving. The part was a hazard as it was loose…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Audi A4 Allroad recalls
Engine: cooling system
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began september 14, 2018. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19n3/19n4. Note: this recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17v002.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 audi a5 cabriolet, a5 sedan and audi q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 audi a6 vehicles and 2013-2016 audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The recall began november 27, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80c5 and 80c6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 audi a5 coupe, a5 cabriolet, a4 sedan, a4 allroad and q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Engine: cooling system
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin february 20, 2017. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19m1.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 audi a5, a5 cabriolet and q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 audi allroad and audi a4 vehicles and 2012-2015 audi a6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l turbo fsi engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
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.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2014. Owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69k5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 audi a4 and s4 vehicles manufactured february 16, 2012, to october 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 audi allroad vehicles manufactured march 12, 2012, to october 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (47 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); engine (15 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 11, 2018 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Audi A4 Allroad?
- It is the most complained-about A4 Allroad model year since 2000, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.