2013 Audi A4 Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (45) · Engine (10) · Power Train (8)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
72 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2018-04-11 · campaign 18V229000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
Risk: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Electrical System:wiring 2017-10-05 · campaign 17V622000 · 216,913 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
Risk: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2017-01-03 · campaign 17V002000 · 342,867 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
Risk: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Air Bags 2014-10-24 · campaign 14V667000 · 101,938 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Audi A4 and S4 vehicles manufactured February 16, 2012, to October 21, 2014, and 2013-2015 Audi Allroad vehicles manufactured March 12, 2012, to October 21, 2014. Due to an improper algorithm in the air bag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side air bags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.
Risk: If the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and Audi dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2014. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69K5.
Service bulletins (893)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-22 · TSB_2070568_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-19 · TSB_2070568_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-10 · TSB_2070568_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the vas 611 015 pico-nvh tool
Electrical System 2025-05-08 · TSB_2056019_4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-18 · TSB_2077320_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb is a label placement guide as required by carb for remanufactured parts.
Structure:body 2025-04-15 · TSB_2031473_6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information tsb describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
Showing the 6 most recent of 893 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other“audi allroad - subframe is severely corroded noted at annual service/inspection. audi allroad, a vehicle marketed as a more rugged version of a standard sedan or other wagons, has severe corrosion in subframe, with a large rusted hole, unable to pass safety inspection until replaced. the car has been housed in a dry garage, has been well maintai…”
2026-07-27 · Unknown Or Other“the rear carrier frame has rusted through. there are trim pieces that are attached to the frame , they trap and hold moisture and salt like a cup under the frame, not visible during a regular inspection. my car only has 95k has been garage kept and taken through car washes in the winter with undercarriage wash (to no avail). after some investigatio…”
2025-08-12 · Engine · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2013 audi a4 allroad. the contact stated that while parked and occupied in the vehicle, after starting the vehicle, her friend heard a puff noise coming from under the vehicle. no warning light illuminated however, after starting the vehicle, the electronic power control illuminated. in addition, the contact's friend lifted the …”
2025-03-28 · Suspension“excessive abnormal corrosion of rear subframe.…”
2025-02-20 · Unknown Or Other“audi installed plastic covers over sections of the subframe on allroad, q5 models, and other models. these covers held in water and salt causing severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe. subframes of these models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. it’s seems audi is repairing s…”
2019-10-05 · Power Train · 82,000 mi“while driving on highway, vehicle's rpm would go up, but vehicle would not accelerate with the increased acceleration. strong smell of burnt clutch fluid. and some smoke was coming from engine bay. driving vehicle home, transmission slipped in every gear. vehicle struggled to get up to speed and rpm would rise and fall with the press/depress of the…”
2019-09-04 · Engine · 39,600 mi“engine at 39,600 miles. had an oil change performed at 37,000 miles. car threw rod into engine block resulting in total engine failure. remedy is a new engine valued roughly at $4,000 and labor valued at $4,000 before taxes. cause of failure has been unable to be determined by audi but there was sufficient oil. vehicle was traveling straight at 65 …”
2019-07-23 · Steering · 35,000 mi“the steering wheels present temporary problems since the car was new, showing noises (like a pressure valve air leaking), and change in resistance to steering the vehicle. i've asked the dealer to check it sometimes, but they could not reproduce the problem. last sunday, july 21, 2019, after stopping the car, the steering wheel lost all power, stop…”
2019-07-16 · Engine · 70,000 mi“engine light came on. car stopped running--was unable to start it. audi dealership service identified it timing tensioner failure at just 70000 miles. repair cost estimated at $3100. recent class action settlement identifies this as a consistent problem with audi/vw but does not include my vin. however, this is identical issue as other audi under r…”
2019-06-14 · Steering · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi a4. while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. in addition, "do not drive the vehicle, steering wheel failure" appeared on the instrument panel. the vehicle was unable to be driven. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact called audi west houston (located…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.