2013 Audi S4 steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Audi S4 — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Serious steering issue going on. Entered highway in comfort mode, accelerated and switched lanes to passing lane when suddenly the steering had a tormented moment and decided to steer itself from the 12:00 o'clock to 3:00 o'clock position, while driving at highway speed. This is very dangerous as I…”
filed Aug 24, 2017
“Vehicle will not drive straight when steering wheel is centered. There appears to be a "notch" at the center, requiring constant adjustment to maintain a straight path at highway speed. This appears to be a common issue. I have had multiple alignments performed to attempt to correct the issue. The…”
filed Mar 21, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other S4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 S4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 S4 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 S4 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 S4 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 S4 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Audi S4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.