2013 Audi A4 reliability
The 2013 Audi A4 has 110 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Steering (57 of 110), then Engine (20) and Electrical system (11). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
The 2012 A4 has 26 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 76 complaints, 5 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Audi A4. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (110 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The rear carrier frame has rusted through. There are trim pieces that are attached to the frame , they trap and hold moisture and salt like a cup under the frame, not visible during a regular inspection. My car only has…"
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"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…"
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"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. No warning light…"
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"Excessive abnormal corrosion of rear subframe."
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"Audi installed plastic covers over sections of the subframe on allroad, Q5 models, and other models. These covers held in water and salt causing severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe. Subframes of these…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2013 Audi A4 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| 2013 Audi A4 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| A4 | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Front-wheel drive | 24 | 31 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
| A4 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | All-wheel drive | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3050 |
| A4 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG | $3300 |
| A4 quattro | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (8-speed) | All-wheel drive | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG | $3450 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 17V-002 covers certain 2013-2016 Audi A4 and Allroad vehicles (with A5, Q5, and A6 in the same campaign) equipped with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump can overheat if blocked with debris; dealers update software to cut pump power if the pump is blocked. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; multi-model unit counts are shared. A4 model-year recalls are often filed under trim/body strings rather than a single umbrella name.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Audi A4 reliable?
The 2013 Audi A4 has 110 complaints with NHTSA after 14 years, or 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most A4 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Audi A4?
The complaints owners file most often name Steering (57 of 110), then Engine (20) and Electrical system (11). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 4 that report an injury.
Is the 2013 Audi A4 more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 A4 has 26 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2014 has 76 complaints, 5 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Audi A4 been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Audi A4.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Audi A4?
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 2013 Audi A4 with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Audi A4 get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Audi A4 is 24.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does an Audi A4 take?
B8 (2012-2016) common US fills use 5W-30 full synthetic. B9 (2017-on) common US fills use 0W-20 full synthetic. Confirm the filler-cap grade and VW/Audi oil spec.
What does NHTSA campaign 17V-002 cover on B8 A4?
Certain 2013-2016 A4 and Allroad vehicles (with A5, Q5, and A6) with 2.0L Turbo FSI engines: an electric coolant pump can overheat if blocked with debris; dealers update software to cut pump power if blocked.
When did the B9 A4 generation start?
Model year 2017 on this site (after B8 2012-2016).