How common are engine problems in the 2013 Audi A4 allroad?

NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad, which is 20% of the 86 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad engine?

Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 18V229000, covering pump replacement, and campaign 17V002000, covering a software update to the coolant pump power supply.

At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on this model year is 60,000 miles.

Are the engine problems dangerous?

NHTSA records one fire report among the engine complaints for this model year, though no crashes or injuries were reported.

2013 Audi A4 allroad Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 17 complaints, 20% of the 86 total complaints filed for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles, and NHTSA lists two related engine recalls (18V229000 and 17V002000) covering coolant pump and fuel pump issues.

Engine complaints: 17; 20% of 86
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the coolant pump area emitting a puff noise and triggering the electronic power control light shortly after starting the vehicle, in one case followed by a fire.
Some owners describe engine hesitation when accelerating from a stop, with minimal power response that led to loss of control while turning.
Multiple owners report water pump or coolant leaks that set off warning lights and required dealer diagnosis, sometimes with coolant reaching the electronic control module.
One owner reported a timing chain tensioner failure that caused the chain to skip and damaged the engine head valves, shutting the engine down while driving.
Owners describe fuel pump failures tied to the EPC warning light, with some reporting the dealer was unresponsive and no repair was available.
One owner reported high oil consumption, citing roughly 1.66 quarts used over 600 miles, documented by an Audi dealer.

When 2013 Audi A4 allroad engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2013, latest Aug 12, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Aug 2025; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad

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 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.

Engine complaints by A4 allroad model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201317 (20%)
201415 (33%)
20159 (36%)
20164 (27%)
20171 (3%)
20182 (22%)
20191 (33%)
20201 (3%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2013 Audi A4 allroad?: NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad, which is 20% of the 86 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi A4 allroad engine?: Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls: campaign 18V229000, covering pump replacement, and campaign 17V002000, covering a software update to the coolant pump power supply.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on this model year is 60,000 miles.
Are the engine problems dangerous?: NHTSA records one fire report among the engine complaints for this model year, though no crashes or injuries were reported.