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2013 Audi allroad problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2013 Audi allroad — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other allroad years?

allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted29 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 4 complaints2001: 29 complaints2002: 13 complaints2003: 18 complaints2004: 21 complaints2005: 5 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 6 complaints2015: 4 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints
allroad NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Audi allroad problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering747%
Engine320%
Fuel System17%
Electrical System17%
Body & Structure17%
Suspension17%
Visibility & Wipers17%

Does the 2013 Audi allroad have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V667000AirbagsOctober 24, 2014 · 101,938 units

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 second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“STEERING IN MY 2013 AUDI ALLROAD IS INCONSISTANT, NOTCHY, FEELS AS IF IT WON'T REACT TO INPUT. A BIT SCAREY WHEN IN A CURVE. WILL FEEL CORRECT, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN BECOMES ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 23, 2018

“A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND "DTC" LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH WHILE DRIVING, BUT THE CAR HAD NO SYMPTOMS OF FAULT OTHERWISE. DURING ONE FOLLOWING DAY, I WAS IN THE GARAGE WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED, WAS NOT RUNNING AND UNLOCKED WITH KEYS INSIDE, AND SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND FOUND A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 4, 2021 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF DRAINING SYSTEM WAS BLOCKED. THE FAILURE ALLOWED WATER TO DRAIN INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE AIR BAG CANISTER FOR THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BAGS. AUDI MARIETTA (LOCATED AT 1145 ROTTENWOOD DR, MARIETTA, GA 30060, [PHONE]) WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 12, 2018

“I OWN A 2013 AUDI ALLROAD. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE OUTER CV BOOT IN THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 WHILE STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THE CV BOOT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO CHARGE. ON OCTOBER 4, 2019, THE RIGHT FRONT CV BOOT AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · October 4, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI ALLROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF DRAINING SYSTEM WAS BLOCKED. THE FAILURE ALLOWED WATER TO DRAIN INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE AIR BAG CANISTER FOR THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BAGS. AUDI MARIETTA (LOCATED AT 1145 ROTTENWOOD DR, MARIETTA, GA 30060, [PHONE]) WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · November 12, 2018

2013 Audi allroad — common questions

Is the 2013 Audi allroad reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2013 allroad problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (7 complaints), engine (3 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints).

Does the 2013 Audi allroad have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Audi allroad. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.