2013 Audi A5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 23%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Audi A5, 23% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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.
“While approaching a turn I slowed down , another car came around the right side. My car wasn't resoonding I wasn't able to bear right around curve and went across road and up hill. Approaching hill felt like I didn't have power steering, I took 2 hands and grabbed the steering wheel and forced myself to go down , brakes seemed useless.. Car went down hill. I put foot on my brake because I was in head on traffic on a small back road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10766449, filed 2015-09, 26,000 miles“At 1500 miles I developed a notchy feeling in my steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. This notchy feel creates a need for constant correction just to keep the vehicle traveling in a straight path. I believe this is the result of the new electromechanical steering that Audi implemented in 2013 models. This problem is impacting many drivers across all model lines and I feel that this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10495093, filed 2013-01, 1,500 miles“While turning the steering wheel, there are spots that seem to stick around the 11 and 1 o clock marks. This problem comes and goes, independent of speed. Now the car seems to have trouble correcting out of a turn and must be manually turned back to center. The problems seem to be getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10749765, filed 2015-08, 15,000 miles“There's 1000s of complaints online and Audi group threads reporting and experiencing power steering loss of power or stiffness while driving, making it very difficult to steer car models include 2013 a4,A5, s5,a6, q5, sq5. Audi knows the problem but have not corrected or recall only the 2018 sq5 no other vehicles with electronic power steering. Dealers even are aware of issue. Audi says it could a steering sensor, but have not offered remedy. This is a safety issue and should be corrected immediately before loss of life due to accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11413505, filed 2021-04, 61,800 miles“Vehicle is difficult to steer at all speeds--problem can be intermittent or persistent--making it difficult to anticipate ability to navigate a turn. The steering wheel resists effort to turn and does not correct out of a turn unless manually pulled back.”
NHTSA complaint #10712579, filed 2015-04, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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.
- 10251660Mar 12, 2024This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.
- 10250555Feb 19, 2024This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.
- 10250554Feb 19, 2024This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.
- 10238233Jun 20, 2023This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.
- 10235354Apr 19, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10235336Apr 18, 2023This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.
- 10233489Mar 23, 2023This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A5
12 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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