2014 Audi A5 Steering Problems

“2014 Audi A5 with approx 62k miles. The steering system has begun to offer inconsistent resistance to driver input, which impacts driver's ability to judge the amount of force needed to turn the wheel to the desired position. When turning the wheel from center to either stop, there are several sectors where it feels like the assist is working, and several where the steering gets heavy and hard to turn. The issue occurs at various speeds and while stopped. It seems similar to issues reported with 2013 a4 and A5 models.”

“No incident caused this to occur - randomly one day steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn - an issue at both low and high speed - intermittent so no idea each time go to change lanes or turn a corner if going to be able to turn the wheel - initially it is sporadic, however, with time/use occurs much more often lots of information/complaints online - appears to be steering shaft / seizure of u-joints: there was a Audi issued TSB 481461, that covers this problem. A revised part was issued for the intermediate steering shaft that corrected this issue. …”

“Similar problem to another filed complaint, modified for the mileage at the time of incident....2014 Audi A5 with approx 56k miles. The steering system has begun to offer inconsistent resistance to driver input, which impacts driver's ability to judge the amount of force needed to turn the wheel to the desired position.”

“The contact owns a 2014 Audi A5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder. The check engine and EPS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with piston #3. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who confirmed the failure with piston #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. …”

“1) power steering module failed resulting in steering failing on highway. Car is not available for inspection due to being totaled. Issue was a known service bulletin by Audi however new owners had no way to know it was a life threatening issue. 2) The car lost control when power module failed, steering wheel locked up. 3) Yes 4) insurance and the dealership. The dealership refused to cover it because it was 10years past extended warranty even thought it had less than 125,000 miles. Apparently RAIN affects these units. 5) No.”