2013 Audi A4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A4. The most-reported areas: Steering (57), Engine (20), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 57 | 51% |
| Engine | 20 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 10% |
| Power Train | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2013 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-28
Audi Allroad - Subframe is severely corroded noted at annual service/inspection. Audi Allroad, a vehicle marketed as a more rugged version of a standard sedan or other wagons, has severe corrosion in subframe, with a large rusted hole, unable to pass safety inspection until replaced. The car has been housed in a dry...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-27
The rear carrier frame has rusted through. There are trim pieces that are attached to the frame , they trap and hold moisture and salt like a cup under the frame, not visible during a regular inspection. My car only has 95k has been garage kept and taken through car washes in the winter with undercarriage wash (to no a...
Electrical System - filed 2026-03-25
After run collant pump caught fire and damaged the engine wiring harness. I reported it to progressive insurance and they came and inspected it at a body shop. They concluded it was due to an open recall on the vehicle so insurance refuses to cover it. Had car towed to Audi dealership and they reported it to Audi USA. ...
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More for the 2013 Audi A4
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.