2013 Audi A4 recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Audi A4.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2013 Audi A4 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
After run collant pump caught fire and damaged the engine wiring harness. I reported it to progressive insurance and they came and inspected it at a body shop. They concluded it was due to an open recall on the vehicle so insurance refuses to cover it. Had car towed to Audi dealership and they reported it to Audi USA…
Component that failed is a/an electric coolant pump for turbo. Yes, it is available for inspection. Safety was compromised due to increased risk of fire. Yes, the issue has been confirmed by Audi Service Department. Yes the vehicle has been inspected by Manufacturers local service department. Yes, the check engine…
The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4. The contact stated that his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed when he heard a loud unidentified sound coming from the engine compartment. Suddenly, white smoke and flames were emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was successfully pulled to the side of the road…
My Audi A4 failed to start on the coldest day of the year when my daughter was out doing errands and left it for an extended time parked outside. When she returned and tried to start the car, she got an error message: "Steering defective! Do not drive vehicle!" She re-tried over a dozen times, leaving the vehicle and…
I purchased this vehicle on 10/16/2022 and the very next day took it back and informed them that it was leaking oil. It was repaired and from that point on it was telling me to add a quart of oil once every week. Was diagnosed by the Audi dealership of the pistons needing to be replaced and that my car fell under the…
A4 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2006 A4 has the most complaints (295). All Audi A4 years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Audi A4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Audi A4 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Audi A4?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (10 complaints), followed by engine (6).
- How many 2013 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 24 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 25, 2026.