2013 Audi S4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Audi S4; the most frequently affected component is air bags. Owners filed 33 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints33

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Recalls (1)

Air bagsCampaign 14V667000 · 24 Oct 2014

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering19 · 58%

Power train9 · 27%

Engine4 · 12%

Electrical system2 · 6%

Unknown or other1 · 3%

When complaints were filed

201315

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From owner complaints

My MMI 5F module went out right after an oil change service on Nov 12, 2022 I called them as soon as I got home to inform Leader automotive in Normal Il. I was told I would not be able to be seen until January 5 2023 at 1:pm. I then called back a few days later and was able to move that appointment to Dec 16 at…
Electrical system · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The steering of my 2013 audi s4 has two problems that make driving very dangerous: 1) the steering slips at the center position either a little bit to the left or to the right, so the car will not go straight on highway speeds. The car requires constant steering corrections to go straight. 2) the steering feels notchy…
Steering · Jul 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

At times Vehicle suddenly loses power and displays “transmission malfunction:you may continue driving” but then fails to accelerate to or maintain highway speeds. Other times when vehicle is stopped in traffic the transmission delays engaging when pressing in the accelerator and thus causes an unexpected delay to…
Power train · Nov 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Transmission shifts strange when cold. Acts like it loosed power every shift. Strange clunking as well on slow speeds or number to number traffic. Sometimes it scared me that it will jump forward and hit the car on front of me.
Power train · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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