2013 Audi A4 Allroad Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad, 10% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchase a Audi a4 2013 in february of 2019. Steering wheel is an ongoing issue with Audi electric power steering rack and needing it to be replaced. Its dangerous to drive because turning takes strength and a handful of effort. It is extremely dangerous to drive to the point where I dont want to risk my life driving the car. After researching the electric power steering rack issue multiple people have it. Searching youtube, and google multiple owners have the issue and as a result some dont drive or have to spend an enormous amount of money to get it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186907, filed 2019-03, 108,000 miles“I was loading my dogs into the car. The keys were sitting on dash because my hands were full. I had an 8 month old in the car in her car seat. As I closed the last door, the car locked with the keys and the baby inside it. I was in a fairly remote place but was able to get the fire department to get the car open and get the baby out before something tragic occurred. It happened to me once before when I was loading my car and the wind blew the last door shut. Both times the car locked immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633800, filed 2014-09, 15,000 miles“Car fails to start via the key in the ignition. You have to wiggle the key to get the ignition to start. Battery in key fob is ok as it opens and locks the car with no issue. Seems to be a software, or loose connection issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10884552, filed 2016-07, 14,000 miles“Sudden accelaration was observed several times while driving Audi a4. However, no accidents occured due to this. Audi should take a look into possible elctromechanical problems in 2013 Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #10509028, filed 2013-04, 2,000 miles“After 3500 miles the vehicle developed a notchy sensation in the steering feel that varied in intensity and would occur at random times. This notchy sensation would occur any speed above 20mph, as if switched on. When symptoms would occur there would be a heavy, notchy feeling on either side of straight steer that would take a lot of force to overcome and then once feeling like the wheel is over the notch, it would over correct making it difficult to maintain a lane. The steering wheel could not be placed in those notch positions, as if trying to drive using a click wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10494775, filed 2013-01, 6,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V622000Oct 5, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact…Covers: Audi A4 Allroad 2013–2016, Q5 2013–2016, A5 2013–2016
Related service bulletins
- 11018961May 8, 2025This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11012483Dec 6, 2024This bulletin provides information in circumstances where there are noises/vibration from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11011285Nov 26, 2024This TSB Provides information when parking assistance provides false warnings.
- 11011296Nov 15, 2024This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
- 11011303Nov 7, 2024This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
- 11009348Sep 10, 2024This bulleitn provides information when there is an implausible signal in the ABS/ESC speed sensor.
- 11007345Aug 29, 2024This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007264Aug 29, 2024This bulletin proves information when the bluetooth does not work, adaption channel deactivated.
- 11007354Aug 27, 2024This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
- 11007273Aug 27, 2024This bulletin provides service-info relating to lithium-ion high-voltage batteries; determining energy content.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
47 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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