Every 2013 Audi A4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V229000
Nov 4, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sedan and Audi Q5 vehicles, 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles and 2013-2016 Audi A4 Sedan and A4 allroad vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can either become blocked with debris from the cooling system causing it to overheat or can short-circuit from moisture within the pump.
- Risk
- A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002.
Full recall details for 18V229000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V622000
May 10, 2017Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Audi A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad and Q5 vehicles. Contact corrosion within the electrical connector for the auxiliary heater may cause the heater wires to overheat or melt.
- Risk
- The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Full recall details for 17V622000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V002000
Mar 1, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling:Cooling System
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Audi A5, A5 Cabriolet and Q5 vehicles, 2013-2016 Audi Allroad and Audi A4 vehicles and 2012-2015 Audi A6 vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with 2.0l Turbo FSI engines, have an electric coolant pump that can be blocked with debris from the cooling system, resulting in the pump overheating.
- Risk
- If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Full recall details for 17V002000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 14V667000
Oct 24, 2014Air Bags
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V667000 →
2013 Audi A4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A4, reporting 5 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries. Audi has issued at least 893 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering57
- Engine20
- Electrical System11
- Power Train9
- Unknown Or Other8
- Air Bags6
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (404)
- Electrical System (362)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (160)
- Power Train (132)
- Steering (104)
- Unknown Or Other (101)
Read Audi A4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Audi A4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2013 AUDI A4Mar 25, 2026 · IN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11726906
Fire
“The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4 Allroad. The contact stated that while parked and occupied in the vehicle, after starting the vehicle, her friend heard a puff noise coming from under the vehicle.”
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROADAug 12, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11680186
Fire
“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.”
2013 AUDI A4Jun 25, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11596572
Injury reportedCrash
“TAKATA RECALL - REARENDED A STOPPED TRUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. CAR IS TOTALED. AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF DESPITE MASSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE.”
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROADAug 20, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11016424
Injury reported
“Two of my four kids were in the rear seat. My 7 year old panicked because her seatbelt came unbuckled and she couldn't get it back. My initial reaction was to hit the breaks and slow down.”
2013 AUDI A4Sep 30, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11434947
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