2013 Audi Allroad problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (7) · Engine (3) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 (604)
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 2026-09-25 · TSB_2083409_1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin states that technicians are required to report to the manufacturer when a vehicle has flooded, and specify the height to which the vehicle has been flooded.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · TSB_2052680_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for reporting safety related information to the manufacturer.
Steering 2026-09-22 · TSB_2074846_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information about vibrations and rotational steering vibrations.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-15 · TSB_2030471_9 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the license plate mounting bracket threded inserts are stripped.
Structure:body 2026-09-08 · TSB_2068999_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tsb describes a corrosion issue due to outside influence and the prohibition of warranty in these cases.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · TSB_2074436_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information when the horn sound quality is poor.
Showing the 6 most recent of 604 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-02-04 · Engine · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi allroad. the contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the timing chain to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was been informed of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure…”
2021-01-04 · Engine · 67,100 mi · 🔥 fire“a check engine light and "dtc" light came on the dash while driving, but the car had no symptoms of fault otherwise. during one following day, i was in the garage where the car was parked, was not running and unlocked with keys inside, and smelled an electrical fire. i opened the hood and found a softball sized fire burning from an electrical conne…”
2020-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 112,757 mi“see audi technical service bulletin # 2043758/8. audi is aware of the issue and has a fix, but has not issues a recall. please see attached diagnostic paperwork fuel can vaporize in the tank resulting in low fuel pressure and delivery rate. the safety concern is that this could potentially cause a fuel cut which could cause the car to suddenly l…”
2019-10-16 · Suspension“i own a 2013 audi allroad. recently, i have been having problems with the outer cv boot in the left front and right front of the vehicle. on september 27, 2018 while still under extended warranty the cv boot was replaced by the dealer at no charge. on october 4, 2019, the right front cv boot and axle had to be replaced. the repair was completed …”
2019-06-10 · Steering“variable resistance to turning steering wheel when both stationary and in motionl increasing in severity over time consistent with the issue experienced by many other drivers of 2013 and 2013 audis. …”
2019-03-07 · Engine · 100,200 mi“on feb. 14th 2019 i took my audi in for a campaign recall for "after run pump" and "aux heater". i got the car back on feb. 22nd 2019 (over a week in the shop). on mar. 3rd 2019 i drove 40 miles home from work and stopped for gas without any issues. upon getting to my driveway and put the car in reverse and backed halfway up my driveway, the car…”
2018-11-14 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 audi allroad. the contact stated that the sun roof draining system was blocked. the failure allowed water to drain into the vehicle around the air bag canister for the front and rear air bags. audi marietta (located at 1145 rottenwood dr, marietta, ga 30060, (877) 863-0749) was contacted and the vehicle was currently bei…”
2018-07-23 · Steering · 33,600 mi“steering not fluid, begin turn, fall is ine, then resistance, , then easier again, then more resistance. notchy almost like the steering is refusing to turn. steering response/feel is confusingly erratic to the point of being unsettling. problem diagnosed by dealer as not unusual, rusting u joint,. replaced intermediate, steering shaft. at c…”
2018-05-25 · Steering · 55,000 mi“steering in my 2013 audi allroad is inconsistant, notchy, feels as if it won't react to input. a bit scarey when in a curve. will feel correct, then all of a sudden becomes almost impossible to turn the wheel.…”
2018-05-22 · Steering · 75,000 mi“2013 audi a4 allroad with 70k miles - the steering wheel has become incredibly 'notchy' and offers very inconsistent feedback while driving. the best way to describe the feeling is that the experience leaves me feeling as though the steering wheel is disconnected from the front wheels for certain intervals of time before re-engaging. this is a hi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.