2013 Audi S4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Audi S4, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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.
“The vehicle will not start. Not with the key or the button starter. Audi service claims its the battery but when the roadside service shows up its not the battery, so now a tow truck has to be called. This can happen at anytime and any place. Audi denies it is a computer issue but yet the vehicle completely shuts down and nothing is available - electronically or more importantly manually. Don't be out late at night or you might be a victim to more than a broken down vehicle. By the way this vehicle is less than one month old.”
NHTSA complaint #10515323, filed 2013-06, 1,000 miles“My MMI 5F module went out right after an oil change service on Nov 12, 2022 I called them as soon as I got home to inform Leader automotive in Normal Il. I was told I would not be able to be seen until January 5 2023 at 1:pm. I then called back a few days later and was able to move that appointment to Dec 16 at 10:00am. I paid $179.11for them to inspect and locate the issue: according to leader automotive the 5f module is bad and needs replaced. In my print out it states it is no longer in production. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499556, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034634Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 88% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 14% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 15% |
| 2006 | 4 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 47 | 54% |
| 2000 | 49 | 34% |
Other parts of the 2013 Audi S4
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi S4
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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