2013 Audi A4 allroad Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 12 A4 allroad years
The 2013 Audi A4 allroad ranks worst of the 12 model years covered, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 86 complaints, most tied to steering. It carries 4 recalls, including one for airbags and one for engine coolant pump software, and is rated Avoid.
- Complaints
- 86
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2013 Audi A4 allroad problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
What owners report
- Steering feels erratic, notchy, or off-center, sometimes with a clicking sound before the wheel loses control.
- Some drivers report the steering fighting them at highway speed, making it hard to stay in the lane.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple rear-end and guardrail collisions, including Takata-related recall cases.
- One owner reported a puff noise and the electronic power control light coming on after startup, with a fire reported under the hood.
- A visibility complaint describes glare on the windshield and side mirror from the reflection of air conditioning vents.
- One report describes sudden acceleration during driving, though no accidents resulted.
2013 Audi A4 allroad recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V229000Apr 11, 2018Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Electrical System216,913 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 17V002000Jan 3, 2017Engine342,867 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
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.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
2013 compared with other A4 allroad years
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2013 Audi A4 allroad have?
- NHTSA complaints show steering issues make up 55% of complaints (47 of 86), with a median failure mileage of 41,075 miles. Engine, electrical, and transmission problems each account for smaller shares.
- Are there recalls for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this year, covering the engine coolant pump, an electrical auxiliary heater connector, engine software, and airbag control unit software.
- Is the 2013 Audi A4 allroad the worst year for this model?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2013 ranks worst among the 12 model years with data, holding a Complaint Index of 100, higher than every other year listed.
- Should I avoid the 2013 Audi A4 allroad?
- Compared to other A4 allroad model years, 2013 is rated Avoid due to its high complaint volume and steering-related crash reports, while years like 2016 and 2018 score much lower on complaints.