2013 Audi S4 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Audi S4.

20122014
Complaints
34
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 Audi S4 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#119 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:10,234 mi
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:44,790 mi
#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Audi S4.

Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,234
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,790
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2013 Audi S4. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2013 Audi S4

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~101,938 vehicles.

14V667000Airbags
~101,938 affected

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.

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2013 Audi S4 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 Audi S4 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Audi S4 has 34 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Audi S4?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (19 complaints, avg 10,234 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 44,790 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Audi S4?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 20,473 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2013 Audi S4 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 101,938 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 Audi S4?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Audi S4 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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