2013 Audi S4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 58%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Audi S4, 58% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car's steering is extremely notchy and skips over the center entirely. It becomes easy and hard and whips back sometimes. It causes you to swerve in traffic and is a major safety issue. I have contacted Audi of america and my dealer several times and they are aware of the issue, but they do not have a fix for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10503501, filed 2013-03, 150 miles“While driving at a low speed on city roads, the steering became difficult to control. It felt as if the steering wheel was notching/ratcheting as I turned it. I was able to maintain control, but steering felt loose and inaccurate.”
NHTSA complaint #10498547, filed 2013-02, 5,100 miles“Serious steering issue going on. Entered highway in comfort mode, accelerated and switched lanes to passing lane when suddenly the steering had a tormented moment and decided to steer itself from the 12:00 o'clock to 3:00 o'clock position, while driving at highway speed. This is very dangerous as I had a car on the right of me and my car tried to drive itself into their lane. The steering also has notchiness going on, and has been confirmed by my local dealership, but only at low speeds. This issue is life-threatening and needs to be addressed by Audi.”
NHTSA complaint #11019396, filed 2017-08, 34,700 miles“Audi's electronic assisted steering on my S4 exhibits unpredictable behavior which could result in an accident. It has a notch at 12 o'clock where the car usually does not respond to wheel inputs until you turn it more than an inch in either direction. When it does finally react, it often overcompensates. It does not always happen however. Sometimes the notchiness is present, sometimes it's not even on the same steering settings/same speed. I can not keep the car going straight at times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498541, filed 2013-02, 3,000 miles“The power steering in my new 2013 Audi S4 failed while driving 4 days after purchase. I couldn't turn the wheel and needed lot of effort to turn it. I luckily managed to get back home. The power steering malfunction showed up on console when I was going at 35mph and I panicked but managed to control the car. I couldn't even park the car.as I took the car from a dealer who is 40miles away from my place I had to call them but they mentioned that they cant tow the car 40miles and gave a nearby service address. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520960, filed 2013-06, 580 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038042Sep 22, 2026This bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
- 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.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Audi S4
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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