This page covers 2 recalls, 24 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Audi A4.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering complaints dominate the 2013 Audi A4 owner reports, accounting for the largest share of filings. Owners frequently describe the car throwing a "steering defective" warning that disables the power steering system, sometimes leaving the vehicle undriveable until the warning clears, a pattern that appears across multiple reports and tends to surface in cold weather. Engine-related complaints are the second most common, with several owners reporting issues tied to the electric coolant pump for the turbocharger, including instances where the pump failed and led to engine compartment fires, with wiring harness damage noted in at least one confirmed case. A smaller number of electrical complaints round out the picture. Oil consumption also surfaces across a handful of engine reports, with owners describing the need to add oil on a recurring basis between normal service intervals.
24
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2013 Audi A4 has two recalls, the more serious being a coolant pump on 2.0L TFSI-equipped vehicles that can become blocked and overheat, raising the risk of an engine fire.
The second recall involves the front airbag control module, which contains faulty coding that can prevent the airbags from deploying fully in a frontal crash, leaving front seat occupants without the protection the system is designed to provide.
At a glance
What can fail
The coolant pump in your 2.0L TFSI engine could become blocked by debris, causing it to overheat and increasing fire risk.
What the fix does
Software update disables coolant pump power if blockage occurs. The EPC lamp will alert you to a blocked pump.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The front airbags may not deploy properly in a crash because of a software error in the airbag control module. Front seat occupants could lack expected protection in crashes requiring two-stage airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit to correct the deployment settings.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
