2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD has 4 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe caused by plastic covers that retain water and salt. One complaint also involves a fire originating from the engine compartment shortly after starting the vehicle.
- Rear subframe corrosion. Plastic covers trap moisture and salt against the rear subframe, causing excessive rust and structural compromise.
- Warranty disputes. Some owners report inconsistent responses from dealerships regarding coverage under the 12-year rust/corrosion warranty.
- Hidden damage. Plastic covers conceal subframe corrosion, making detection difficult until the issue becomes severe.
- Engine fire. A fire occurred shortly after starting the engine while the vehicle was occupied; the engine was destroyed and the vehicle deemed a total loss.
There are 4 recalls affecting various safety and engine systems. The recalls address issues with air bags, engine cooling pumps, and electrical connectors, all of which involve potential fire risks or decreased occupant safety.
- Air bag control module. NHTSA Recall 14V667000 affects 101,938 vehicles. The air bag control module may fail to deploy front air bags during a secondary front impact if side air bags deploy first, increasing injury risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
- Electric coolant pump (fire risk). NHTSA Recalls 17V002000 and 18V229000 affect 342,867 vehicles. The electric coolant pump can become blocked with debris or short-circuit due to moisture, increasing the risk of engine overheating and fire. Dealers will update software and replace pumps as needed at no cost.
- Auxiliary heater wiring. NHTSA Recall 17V622000 affects 216,913 vehicles. Corroded electrical connectors may cause wires to overheat or melt, increasing fire risk. Dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and update software if necessary free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, structural corrosion, fire incidents, or unresolved recall remedies may have rights under their state’s lemon law and should consider exploring their options.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD Summary
2013
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1004585
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
342867 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
216913 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
342867 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
101938 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
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.
Complaints
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
ID: 2119335ENGINE
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 illuminated however, after starting the vehicle, the electronic power control illuminated. In addition, the contact's friend lifted the hood of the vehicle, and he noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire was extinguished by the contact and her friend. A fire department arrived at the scene however the fire was already extinguished upon their arrival. The fire report was unknown. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to Accu-Tech Auto Body. The vehicle engine was destroyed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by her insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
ID: 2077753SUSPENSION
Excessive abnormal corrosion of rear subframe.
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
ID: 2067021SUSPENSION
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 models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. It’s seems Audi is repairing some under their 12 year rust/corrosion/penetration warranty, but the response varies based on dealership (some people are being told this warranty only applies to body panels, others are told that they are ineligible due to not regularly servicing their vehicles at the dealer). Many others are past the warranty timeline. This issue requires immediate attention and a full recall. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2013 AUDI A4 ALLROAD
ID: 2067020UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. It’s seems Audi is repairing some under their 12 year rust/corrosion/penetration warranty, but the response varies based on dealership (some people are being told this warranty only applies to body panels, others are told that they are ineligible due to not regularly servicing their vehicles at the dealer). Many others are past the warranty timeline. This issue requires immediate attention and a full recall. Thanks [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)