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2013 Audi A4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 111
Latest campaign: Apr 11, 2018

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	2	Apr 11, 2018	18V229000 17V002000
Electrical system	1	Oct 5, 2017	17V622000
Air bags	1	Oct 24, 2014	14V667000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 11, 2018Latest campaign


Apr 11, 201818V229000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V229000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V229000 · Apr 11, 2018
Oct 5, 201717V622000	Electrical system: wiring The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V622000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V622000 · Oct 5, 2017
Jan 3, 201717V002000	Engine and engine cooling: cooling system If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V002000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V002000 · Jan 3, 2017
Oct 24, 201414V667000	Air bags 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V667000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V667000 · Oct 24, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component111

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111Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	57	51	2	0	1
Engine	20	18	0	1	0
Electrical system	11	10	0	1	0
Power train	9	8	0	0	0
Unknown or other	8	7	0	0	0
Air bags	6	5	5	0	5
Fuel/propulsion system	4	4	0	0	0
Suspension	3	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	3	3	0	1	0
Vehicle speed control	3	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	2	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	1	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0	1
Wheels	1	1	0	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Audi Allroad - Subframe is severely corroded noted at annual service/inspection. Audi Allroad, a vehicle marketed as a more rugged version of a standard sedan or other wagons, has severe corrosion in subframe, with a…”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767406
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 07/27/2026 · ODI 11752972
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 03/25/2026 · ODI 11726906

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2013 Audi A4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Audi A4 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Audi A4. The most recent, 18V229000 (reported April 11, 2018), concerns engine and engine cooling. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Audi A4 recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Audi A4?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 57 complaints out of 111 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Audi A4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Audi recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Audi dealer.

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