2013 Audi A6 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Audi A6, 13% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,050 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.
“I got a message on my wash it said steering detective do not drive . My steering wheel gets hard and moves on its own sometimes. It does it intermittently in any condition or driving speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11080077, filed 2018-03, 3 miles“Steering feels loose-hard to keep the car going straight.Audi performed software update for the steering-same problem still exist-most noticeable in cold weather.”
NHTSA complaint #10671338, filed 2015-01, 2,100 miles“Steering Rack Assist has a recall for my car because my steering locked up. Audi replaced the recall part two times. the first didnt work after the second time it works but now they cant reset the check engine lights, TPMS, Steering Fault do not drive it says, ECS Fualt, Stability Fault, Child Safety Lock Fault etc. Dealer told they did everything they could even flew in an Audi Engineer still cant reset anything and that they exceeded the cars value in man hours to figure out what is the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11447242, filed 2022-01“When I passed a puddle, the water splashed. Then a warning came out and ask me do not drive the vehicle.after that it was towed to Audi, they said they need to change the steering rack”
NHTSA complaint #11090004, filed 2018-04“The contact owns a 2013 Audi A6. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized as the steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic magnetic steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 04/08/15”
NHTSA complaint #10690239, filed 2015-02, 20,000 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.
- 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 8% |
| 2019 | 12 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 25% |
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 7 | 13% |
| 2012 | 6 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 7% |
| 1999 | 19 | 9% |
| 1998 | 13 | 10% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi A6
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi A6
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology