2013 Audi A4 Allroad Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad, 7% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Audi installed plastic covers over sections of the subframe on allroad, Q5 models, and other models. These covers held in water and salt causing severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe. Subframes of these models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643895, filed 2025-02“The rear carrier frame has rusted through. There are trim pieces that are attached to the frame , they trap and hold moisture and salt like a cup under the frame, not visible during a regular inspection. My car only has 95k has been garage kept and taken through car washes in the winter with undercarriage wash (to no avail). After some investigation it seems that Volkwagon /Audi corp. has known about this issue since 2009 , but has kept it internally and not made owners aware of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11752972, filed 2026-07“The contact owned a 2013 Audi a4. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to center and the traction control warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun into a circle. The contact crashed into the guardrail and sideswiped another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10722043, filed 2015-05, 26,000 miles“Audi Allroad - Subframe is severely corroded noted at annual service/inspection. Audi Allroad, a vehicle marketed as a more rugged version of a standard sedan or other wagons, has severe corrosion in subframe, with a large rusted hole, unable to pass safety inspection until replaced. The car has been housed in a dry garage, has been well maintained with annual service completed at dealership since purchased, same owner, just over 40,000 miles. This problem has been the cause of a lawsuit in the Audi brand Q5 model, see reports in web search that the Allroad may also be known for this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767406, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 11032137Apr 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11022664Aug 19, 2025This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11021447Jul 10, 2025This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
- 11017657Apr 18, 2025This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
- 11016499Mar 27, 2025Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
- 11016497Mar 27, 2025Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
- 11016561Mar 20, 2025This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
- 11016522Mar 4, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding various comlaints related to Apple CarPlay with Apple iOS devices.
- 11012503Dec 17, 2024This bulletin provides information when a GFF test plan required for A/C compressor replacements regardless of concern.
- 11011240Nov 20, 2024This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad
47 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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