2011 Audi A4 Avant Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,220miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,220 miles.
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.
“As I am making a turn onto another street in town my steering wheel locks up, when I complete a turn it won't walk it's way back around, you have to force it around. I have never felt something like this before, it is definitely a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11205890, filed 2019-05, 100,220 miles“While driving on i75 in florida at 70 MPH on june 18, 2017, the steering suddenly failed. I managed to keep control and get the car home with strong physical effort in keeping the steering straight. I took car to Audi naples on monday june 19, 2017. I was told the entire rack and pinion shaft failed and needed complete replacement. Audi replaced the rack and pinion shaft and u connector. The car only had 42, 800 miles and has been maintained by Audi by the book since I bought it new from Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #11001488, filed 2017-06, 42,800 miles“Ignition coils went out. Car stopped on busy street but was able to move to side street. Come to find out after I purchased the car the coils were recalled.. Spoke with someone at Audi and they verified there was a recall on the coils. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854151, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11028405Jan 13, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 11025340Oct 17, 2025This TSB provides information regarding rotational and other steerihng wheel vibrations.
- 11009347Sep 18, 2024This bulletin provides information when there are vibrations and rotational steering wheel vibrations.
- 10163120Jul 12, 2019This technical service bulletin informs the reader that damage to the appearance of the leather steering wheel caused by outside influence is not covered under warranty.
- 10157124Jan 18, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
- 10128339May 25, 2017This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10128296Apr 12, 2017This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Audi A4 Avant
17 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant
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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