2013 Audi Allroad: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern steering.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 connector coming from the side of the engine. After putting the fire out, I found a blown 'engine management' fuse which may be originally triggered the dashboard faults. I could not disconnect the connector because it has melted together, but am hoping the blown fuse was for that circuit so no electricity is flowing through.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2021
“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 mileage was approximately 110,000.”Owner report · Engine · Nov 2020
“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.”Owner report · Steering · May 2019
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“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 being diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no recalls associated with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2018
“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 cost of over $600. 33,000 miles on car. With all scheduled maintenance done by dealer. Car never in accident and no body rust. Excellent condition otherwise.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2018
“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.”Owner report · Steering · May 2018
“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 highly dangerous issue which causes the car to drift in the lane, with constant driver input required to maintain a reasonably straight trajectory. This is a known audi issue for the 2013 model years with electric steering, yet no recalls have been performed. This is dangerous.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2018
“The steering will not allow the driver the ability to drive straight. It pulls from side to side when trying to drive straight. It feels like there is a magnet on both sides of center pulling you one way or the other. It seems to be temperature related. Once the car gets warm, or the temperature outside gets warmer, the problem is not as pronounced. Audi says there is nothing they can do. This is a concern when driving when it is cold and icy out. Pulling side to side seems like a safety concern. Appears to be widespread across models that use this new electronic steering mechanism. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2014
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2013 Audi Allroad reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2013 Audi Allroad. The most complained-about area is steering.
Does the 2013 Audi Allroad have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.