How many steering complaints does the 2013 Audi Q5 have?

NHTSA lists 18 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Audi Q5, which is 20% of the 89 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Audi Q5 steering problems?

No related recall is listed in the data for steering issues on the 2013 Audi Q5.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Audi Q5 is 23,000 miles, though some sample complaints occurred at much lower and much higher mileage.

Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries tied to steering complaints on the 2013 Audi Q5.

Is the 2013 Q5 worse than other Q5 years for steering?

Yes, relative to other Q5 model years. The 2013 Q5's 20% share of steering complaints is the highest of any year listed, ahead of 2014 (16%) and 2015 (14%).

2013 Audi Q5 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2013 Audi Q5, 20% of that year's 89 total complaints — the highest share of any model year. There is 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to steering, with a median failure mileage of 23,000, but no related recall is on file.

Steering complaints: 18; 20% of 89
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 23,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a 'notchiness' or catch in the steering wheel near the 12 o'clock position that makes holding a straight line difficult, especially at highway speed.
Several drivers report the vehicle drifting or veering to the left without any steering input, requiring constant correction to stay in the lane.
Some complaints describe a sudden, unexplained hard veer at highway speed that led to a crash and injuries.
A subset of owners report intermittent loss of power steering assist or the wheel seizing at low speed, sometimes with a steering system warning light.
One owner reported the steering wheel becoming very hard to turn along with a persistent left-veering tendency that an alignment did not fix.

When 2013 Audi Q5 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2013, latest Feb 7, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Feb 2025; peak Mar 2013 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Audi Q5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Q5 model year

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

20080 (0%)
20091 (3%)
20102 (2%)
20113 (2%)
20121 (1%)
201318 (20%)
201417 (16%)
201514 (14%)
201610 (13%)
20174 (10%)
201811 (5%)
20197 (13%)
20203 (12%)
20213 (4%)
20220 (0%)
20232 (5%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Audi Q5 have?: NHTSA lists 18 steering-related complaints for the 2013 Audi Q5, which is 20% of the 89 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Audi Q5 steering problems?: No related recall is listed in the data for steering issues on the 2013 Audi Q5.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Audi Q5 is 23,000 miles, though some sample complaints occurred at much lower and much higher mileage.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries tied to steering complaints on the 2013 Audi Q5.
Is the 2013 Q5 worse than other Q5 years for steering?: Yes, relative to other Q5 model years. The 2013 Q5's 20% share of steering complaints is the highest of any year listed, ahead of 2014 (16%) and 2015 (14%).