2013 Audi S5 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Audi S5, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.
“While driving at highway speeds, there is resistance at the 12 o'clock position in the steering. This resistance causes the driver to over correct and makes it difficult to keep the car driving in a straight line. This issue has been reported as the 'notch' feeling in then electric steering to dealer and manufacturer and was told no fix is available.”
NHTSA complaint #10562801, filed 2014-02, 5,000 miles“Electric power steering fails with either water infiltration into the controller, or with severe cold weather. This issue is known by Audi USA by they are refusing to address the issue. In mn in the month of 2/2019 3 Audi dealers each told me that they each replaced 20+ steering racks due to this issue. This issue cause the electric assisted power steering to fail causing the car to loose all power assist for steering. This could cause accidents if you are not expecting your power steering to fail at highway speeds. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184369, filed 2019-03, 93,500 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
Other parts of the 2013 Audi S5
10 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Audi S5
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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