2013 Audi Q5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 20%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Audi Q5, 20% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at various speeds between 30-70mph, regardless of road conditions, any attempts to drive the vehicle in a straight path is met with a sever notch at the 12'oclock steering position making it difficult if not impossible to maintain said straight path...reporting this to the dealer has resulted in their acknowledgement of the problem, taking my information and stating they will contact me as soon as Audi has a permanent fix (and if I do not hear back from them within 30 days to reach back out to them).”
NHTSA complaint #10503726, filed 2013-03, 1,500 miles“Notchiness, friction while rotating steering wheel within few degrees from 12'o clock position either side. Problem persisted despite the software update. Another issue was whistling sound from side mirror. At times particularly while driving at high speed, it get so pronounced as if a fly is buzzing next to the drivers ear. I complained to dealership and Audi on 09/14/2013. Since then I'm driving loaner. Dealership tried to return car on 09/17/13, none of the issues were fixed. I returned car to dealership again. I complained again to Audi of USA. …”
NHTSA complaint #10545446, filed 2013-09, 6,000 miles“2013 Audi Q5 premium plus. The problem is with the steering wheel , it acts weird and feels different than usual. It feels softer and then stiff during the same maneuver when driving the car and turning on a different city street , at speeds lower than 40 MPH . The vehicle has about 86 k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11255793, filed 2019-09, 86,000 miles“When driving straight, there appears to be a noticeable notch in the steering. The wheel will have a tendency to want to stray from this notch as if rolling off a bump. It is not always as noticeable. At it's worst it feels awkward to keep the vehicle traveling straight.”
NHTSA complaint #10501365, filed 2013-03, 1,000 miles“On a frequent basis when traveling at highway speed on straight, non-crowned pavement the vehicle will drift to the left suddenly without any input from the steering wheel. The vehicle must be continually corrected through the steering wheel to maintain a lane. At time a notch feel appears at the 12 o'clock position on the wheel that makes it almost impossible to maintain a straight direction without constantly adjusting the wheel from right to left. On two occurrences the wheel jerked to center uncontrolled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503217, filed 2013-03, 3,420 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 12% |
| 2019 | 7 | 13% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 10% |
| 2016 | 10 | 13% |
| 2015 | 14 | 14% |
| 2014 | 17 | 16% |
| 2013 | 18 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi Q5
33 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi Q5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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