Verdict
2013 Audi A4: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2013 Audi A4 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 109 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 52% of 2013 sedans. Steering leads the reports (52%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2013 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
109
Reports to NHTSA, 2013
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
26
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 52% of 2013 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2013 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (52% of 109 reports), followed by engine (13%).
+ 6 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 109 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 10722043, ODI 10705548, ODI 11442785, ODI 11436916, ODI 11396136.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2013 Audi A4 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2013 Audi A4 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S8) | 24 | 31 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2013 Audi A4: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2013 Audi A4?
Owners filed 109 NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Audi A4 — fewer complaints than 52% of comparable 2013 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2013 Audi A4?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (52% of complaints) and engine (13%).
How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A4 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Audi A4 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Audi A4 get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Audi A4 at 26 mpg combined.