Is steering a common problem on the 2013 Audi S4?

Yes. NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Audi S4, which is 58% of the 33 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi S4 steering issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area.

At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 4,500 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.

How does the 2013 S4 compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2013 model year accounts for 58% of steering complaints across all S4 model years in this data, far more than 2014's 35% or 2010's 2%.

2013 Audi S4 Steering Problems

The 2013 Audi S4 has 19 steering complaints to NHTSA, 58% of all 33 complaints filed for that year. Owners reported notchy or disconnected steering feel and unexplained lane weaving, typically around 4,500 miles median mileage at failure. No related recall has been issued.

Steering complaints: 19; 58% of 33
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel develops a notchy or ratcheting feel near center, making it hard to hold a straight line.
Vehicle weaves side to side at highway speed with no driver steering input.
Electric power steering feels loosely connected or disconnected, requiring larger inputs to get a response.
After a dealer software update to the power steering system, some owners reported the car veering between lanes even though the wheel did not move.
Steering response is inconsistent, sometimes overcorrecting after a delay, which owners describe as unsafe in traffic.

When 2013 Audi S4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 28, 2013, latest Aug 24, 2017.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Aug 2017; peak Feb 2013 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Audi S4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by S4 model year

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

20101 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
201319 (58%)
20146 (35%)
20150 (0%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem on the 2013 Audi S4?: Yes. NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Audi S4, which is 58% of the 33 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Audi S4 steering issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 4,500 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these steering complaints.
How does the 2013 S4 compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2013 model year accounts for 58% of steering complaints across all S4 model years in this data, far more than 2014's 35% or 2010's 2%.