2013 Audi A4 Problems

110 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Steering · verdict BUY 86/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Steering57
Engine20
Electrical System11
Power Train9
Unknown Or Other7
Air Bags6

In the owners’ words

“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. They came back and told me that because of the mileage and year of the vehicle that they wouldn't co”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi A4 owner
“Audi installed plastic covers over sections of the subframe on allroad, Q5 models, and other models. These covers held in water and salt causing severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe. Subframes of these models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. It’s seems Audi is repairing some under their 12 year rust/corrosion/penetration warranty, but the r”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi A4 owner
“Component that failed is a/an electric coolant pump for turbo. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety was compromised due to increased risk of fire. Yes, the issue has been confirmed by Audi Service Department. Yes the vehicle has been inspected by Manufacturers local service department. Yes, the check engine light and ECU light were illuminated on the dash of vehicle 3 weeks before car was taken in for”NHTSA complaint, 2013 Audi A4 owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2013 Audi A4 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 86/100: 110 owner complaints (8.46 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Audi A4?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Steering, with 57 of 110 categorised reports.

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The 2013 Audi A4 scored 86/100 on the federal record.

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