2013 AUDI S4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
34
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
28
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 AUDI S4
The 2013 AUDI S4 has received a total of 34 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (19 complaints), Power Train (8 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 AUDI S4
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 AUDI S4, potentially affecting up to 101,938 vehicles.
Recall 14V667000 — AIR BAGS
| 101,938 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 AUDI S4
34 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 AUDI S4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 movement or if on an incline will roll backwards.
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 10:00am. I paid $179.11for them to inspect and locate the issue: according to leader automotive the 5f module is bad and needs replaced. In my print out it states it is no longer in production. This part # 8RI-035-746-C is my entire control module that controls all my safety sensors, fluid levels, tire pressure, suspension control, navigation, hands free technology etc... I contacted Audi USA via Facebook and asked why the part is no longer in production. Via Instant messenger on Dec 16 2022 I answered all their questions and was told by Audi USA they would get back to me on in 2-3 days. I have heard nothing from them. When you try and call the hold times are 3.5-5 hours. No warning signs that the unit was failing other than the radio would turn on and off. It would not stay on long enough to reset tire pressure etc... after they inspected it it no longer turns on at all. My car is a 2013 Audi S4 that has had all the required maintenance performed by Audi. It has 50K miles on it. Well taken care of. I was told by [XXX] that the part is no longer made. I could search a junk yard to find the part and they will put it in at a cost of $283.50. She also said it sucked that they no longer make the part. I asked if the entire system could be replaced I was told no as she kinda laughed at my question. I asked about the safety of my car now and again she just stated that it sucked for me. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
DSG ISSUES. CLUNKING WHEN DOWNSHIFTING INTO 1ST / 2ND WHEN STOPPING. SHIFT HESITATION ON UPSHIFT AS WELL .
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.
Safety Rating for the 2013 AUDI S4
The 2013 AUDI S4 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 AUDI S4
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 AUDI S4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
A7024872038029_9 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.
A011685 2041120- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information regarding a software update for DTC P042000 and/or P043000.
A351620 2030477- — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Gearbox malfunction message in cluster. DTCs P17D800, P179D00, P174000, P174C, P174B, P174F, P179C, P174A, and/or P174E are stored in the transmission control module. Fault codes and symptom codes must match exactly or this TSB should not be followed. Poor internal contact area on circuit board will lead to faults. Oil...
2013 Audi 7 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document contains the scheduled maintenance intervals for Audi vehicles.
A151526 2039995- — ENGINE
Rattling noises are heard from the timing chain drive for about 1-3 seconds after the first engine start of the day. The noises are caused by one of the upper chain tensioners. The noises do not lead to damage. Improved chain tensioner.
Campaign Circula — EQUIPMENT
The Owner?s Manual in certain 2013 model year Audi vehicles was printed with incorrect numerical callouts in the engine compartment overview artwork. This could cause confusion for anyone who relies on this information in order to identify key components within the engine compartment.
17E9/2L — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
AUDI 2013 MY AUDI A4/S4 SEDAN: OWNERS MANUAL OVERVIEW REGARDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ONE AFFIX LABEL WILL BE MAILED TO EACH CUSTOMER WITH INCORRECT NUMERICAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS MANUAL *LJ
A461476 2034181- — SERVICE BRAKES
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 14-68 dated February 3, 2014. The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking.
27 13 20 2033524 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control sporadically does not work, set button jams
A201328 2035073- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-27 dated October 16, 2013. MIL on. DTC P045600 (EVAP System Leak Detected NVLD (very small leak)) is stored in the engine control module (ECM), J623 (address word 01). Drivability is not affected.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 AUDI S4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AUDI S4
- 2008 AUDI S4 — 4 complaints
- 2009 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2010 AUDI S4 — 73 complaints
- 2011 AUDI S4 — 34 complaints
- 2012 AUDI S4 — 27 complaints
- 2013 AUDI S4 (current)
- 2014 AUDI S4 — 23 complaints
- 2015 AUDI S4 — 1 complaint
- 2016 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2017 AUDI S4 — 0 complaints
- 2018 AUDI S4 — 9 complaints