2013 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2013 Audi A4 / S4 repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 123 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2013 Audi A4 / S4.

2013 Audi A4 / S4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (54%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 91 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Audi A4 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2017
Sep 2015

44000 mi
Check engine light showed lean faults and low fuel pressure. Breather was leaking so breather valve was replaced along with fuel pressure sensor. After repair next day car flashed epc and check engine light came on. This time fuel pump was replaced. The flow of fuel was a little lower than what it should've been according to the tech. All happened only during moderate to hard acceleration.  Check engine light again due to cylinder misfire under moderate to hard acceleration. Plugs replaced. Repairs finally fixed issue and engine running fine. 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

37200 mi
Repair on rear window defroster. 
Jul 2021

85423 mi

C $8500
engine rebuilt. new pistons and rings due to excessive oil consumption. barely passed Audi engine oil consumption test. 
Jun 2022

91140 mi

C $249
Replaced passenger side mirror surface. 
Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
Jun 2014

14000 mi
TSB updates to AC and internal systems 
Audi A4 in Maine, United States
Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
Feb 2017

48000 mi

US $35
Replaced a broken sun visor clip. 
Nov 2017

60300 mi

US $198
Replaced failed PCV/Oil Separator 
Audi A4 in Georgia, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2017
Sep 2015

36000 mi
GPS would fail to find satellites after parking in parking deck. Would sometimes take over 40 minutes for system to find satellites on a sunny day. Software updates applied but problem was most prevalent in hot humid summer months. Driver seat exhibits clicking and creaking sounds as driver weight shifts. Mechanic tightened some things around the seat tracks, but noise persists. I believe it now to be in the hydraulic mechanism that raises the seat. 
Jul 2016

48200 mi
Car struggles to start on hot summer days after a long drive. Applying gas pedal during long crank will allow the car to start. Once the car is cool there are no issues. Dealer failed to diagnose or fix. 
Aug 2017

66000 mi

US $1000
Car began stumbling badly and threw a bunch of codes. Yellow CEL came on so I drove it straight to the dealer. Diagnosed as stuck fuel injector. Cost was $1200, but dealer did it for $1000. 
Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2023
Nov 2015

23900 mi
Seat memory ceased functioning. Re-programming corrected the problem. 
Feb 2018

45000 mi

US $90
MMI pad replaced to fix radio volume control rheostat. Cost included copay and tax on CPO warranty. Actual part was $577 but covered under warranty 
Apr 2018

47000 mi

US $90
Intermediate steering shaft & coupling replaced due to stiff steering when turning. 
Sep 2020

67000 mi

US $334
Replaced front rotors and brake pads 
Jun 2021

72200 mi

US $442
Replace left front outside CV boot 
Mar 2022

78000 mi

US $300
Right rear shock absorber failed. Both shock absorbers were replaced. 
Sep 2023

91000 mi

US $1150
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

2580 mi
Took car into Dealership after persistent calls to Audi Canada,, about Vibration on this new Car. Car was in shop, 1 week and result was no problem detected. still driving this Headache Lemon Car, with 7000km on it since Aug 2013. 
Audi A4 in Arizona, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Dec 2017

83000 mi

US $700
Front brakes & rotors.  Stabilizer bar bushings on warranty. 
Audi A4 in Alabama, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Oct 2015

76300 mi

US $100
Replaced breather control valve. 
Sep 2016

108000 mi

US $500
Battery replacement and other parts. 
Jan 2017

90700 mi

US $1600
Spark plugs, fuel injector, replaced. Transmission reprogrammed, and valves carbon cleaned. 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

40300 mi

C $190
Xenon bulb exploded or disintigrated. Just the bulb had to be replaced 
May 2017

45880 mi
HID Xenon bulb burned out (the other side) - under warranty 
May 2018

60140 mi
Broken front coil spring. Sping was replaced (part back-ordered from Germany - 1.5 week wait) Steering Rack replaced Airbag sensor light was on - Dealer replaced a control module 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Mar 2016 - May 2017
Dec 2016

32000 mi

US $1500
Fuel injector #4 went out. Car was shuttering upon start if it started and had white smoke out the tail pipes. 
Audi A4 in Colorado, United States
Nov 2017 - Aug 2019
Apr 2018

42000 mi

US $90
Xenon headlight bulb 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Nov 2020
Feb 2018

45880 mi
Heating system preheated for cabin heat. Recall. 
Dec 2018

55800 mi

C $436
Heater core replaced. Clogged, poor coolant flow. 
May 2020

70680 mi

C $550
Wheel bearing replacement. 
Audi A4 in Illinois, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2019
Jul 2018

74000 mi

US $85
Water Pump Failure, replaced under warranty 
Audi A4 in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2012 - Aug 2017
Nov 2013

5980 mi
Plastic trim around led display squeaked. A technical service bulletin was released on this according to the dealer and the part was replaced at no cost. 
Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

55000 mi

US $28
tail light light bulb wearout 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2013 - Nov 2016
Jun 2015

32860 mi
Right wheel bearing replaced under warranty 
May 2016

43560 mi
Steering wheel was starting to seize. Undrivable so Car towed to dealer 
Audi A4 in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2022
May 2017

76000 mi

US $800
Both front bearings were worn out and had to be replaced 
Jun 2021

124000 mi
Turbocharger had failed. Repair was covered by warranty 
May 2022

134000 mi

US $12
Spark plugs changed, carbon deposits removed 

Return to top

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Audi A4 in Arizona, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2021
Mar 2013

8000 mi
The passenger side airbag sensor would switch on and off with a passenger seated. The airbag could be turned on and off by slight shifts in body weight. 
May 2013

10000 mi
The actuator that controls the locking mechanism for the gas lid failed, causing a loud buzzing sound on every attempt to unlock the gas lid. The gas lid was unable to be opened until repairs were completed. 
Dec 2013

19000 mi
Rough idle followed by check engine light, and hard stuttering shortly after. Fuel injectors replaced but cylinder found to be cracked and leaking fuel/oil causing misfires. Engine replaced. 
Dec 2015

64000 mi

US $700
Check engine light came on, found out it was for an air leak in the fuel injector. 
Aug 2017

99000 mi

US $1900
Braking was becoming inconsistent, brake discs and brake pad sensor replaced. Engine mounts collapsed and leaking, replaced. Lower control arms failing, replaced under extended warranty. 
Sep 2021

136000 mi

US $9000
Two cylinders failed, engine totaled. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2017
May 2015

98000 mi

US $8700
Piston and ring Failure in the #4 Cylinder, "0" compression. All Compression leaking into the crankcase. Required total engine replacement 
Jun 2015

98000 mi
Check engine light, gas tank vapor valve stuck. Fixed. Replacement engine used one extra quart of Ultra Moly synthetic 5-40w over 10,000 miles. So far OK. In the next 10,000, used 2 extra quarts added over 10,000 miles between oil cnange. 
Sep 2015

117000 mi
Ring Failure in Cyl. #2. Complete engine replacement. Dealer new engine is $9500 plus dealer labor. Likely $15000 cost. in process. This is a 2013 going on its 3rd engine. Complete new factory engine installed, 3rd one, tested and road tested by dealer. I kept the damaged engine for a rebuilder to bore & Nickasel plate the cylinders install custom pistons and rings for long mileage. Through the new break in. 
Dec 2015

130000 mi

US $616
New engine and using a quart of oil every 1,500 to 2,000 miles. Replaced crankcase pressure control valve and a burnt spark coil plug wire. Asked for a compression test at my expense. Slowed to a quart per 3k. 
Feb 2016

136000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear brake pads and torn brake piston boots. 
Apr 2016

149000 mi

US $1000
Alternator went out. Audi supply chain 2 to 3 weeks from Germany. LKQ Salvage alternator took two trips to Sacramento.  Crankcase pressure release valve also replaced third time third engine. 

Return to top

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

55800 mi

C $1200
A road hum that started soft with acceleration and got louder with speed and time. I knew it would be pricey so I held off as long as I could. I thought it was only one rear wheel bearing, but turned out to be both. 1200$ later and it's a smooth quiet ride again. Yeesh. The wheel bearings were about 250 a side, killer. 

Return to top

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
Aug 2016

59000 mi

US $100
Ac pressure switch 
Apr 2017

62000 mi

US $100
Leaking water pump 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

27280 mi
misfire cylinder 4 due to leak on the crankcase 
Audi A4 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2016

27200 mi
Turbo died and needed to be replaced 
Audi A4 in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2013 - Feb 2017
Feb 2016

19840 mi
Dead battery 

Return to top

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD

Audi A4 in West Virginia, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2018
Jun 2017

73000 mi
Wheel had flat spot causing vibration. Wheel was repaired. 
Audi A4 in Nevada, United States
Jan 2013 - Aug 2017
Jul 2015

22200 mi
Cap came off the back of the headlight and it injested water after driving through a puddle. It shorted out the headlight system and a suspension sensor. 
May 2016

31000 mi
Steering had a notchy feeling at dead center. Hard to keep the wheel centered perfectly, it wanted to be either slightly right of center or slight left but not perfect center. Dealer replaced power steering unit. Fixed problem perfectly. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Applied software update for steering mechanism 
Audi A4 in Michigan, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

57000 mi

US $750
Front brake pads and rotors replaced 
Jan 2022

95000 mi

US $1800
Pcv valve 
Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Jan 2022
Oct 2014

15300 mi
Continuous rattle in the steering column on textured pavement at over ~55 mph. Dealer added interior padding in steering column. Rattle continues but sounds slightly muffled after repair. 
Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2014
Sep 2013

16000 mi
Bang and Olufsen speaker rattle. The mounting hardware was found to be broken. 
Nov 2014

33000 mi
Audi dealer service dept refused to acknowledge loud rattle/vibration in undercarriage. Service tech took car joyriding and damaged rim. I traded the car in within 2 weeks of incident. 
Audi A4 in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2017
May 2015

44100 mi
Malfunctioning headlamp needed replacing. 
Aug 2015

45400 mi
Oil pressure sensor was replaced 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013

8000 mi
EPC dashboard error. Cylinder 3 misfire (lost power and could just coast home). Dealer can't recreate problem. Couldn't isolate specific error and thus fix it. Got car back without any repair completed. 
Audi A4 in Washington, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Mar 2016

33000 mi
Driver side XENON bulb went out. 
Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

25000 mi
Crankcase valve sensor failed causing EPC error; repaired under warranty. 
Audi A4 in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2016 - Apr 2018
Mar 2018

34700 mi

US $86
Mechtronics unit for the DSG started to show nasty hesitation from Reverse to Drive. The car was also knocking into gear from a full stop. Audi reviewed, diagnosed and determined that the transmission should be replaced. Which was thankfully covered by warranty. 
Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014

6000 mi
electronic sensor in sport differential failed (only the sensor) 
Audi A4 in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Jan 2016
Oct 2015

47000 mi

US $100
Common problem that the thermostat fails early. Thermostat wont open completely and over heat unless you have heater on high bypassing thermostat. Problem just popped up out of nowhere but you car drive it until you have time. Tricky repaired 
Audi A4 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

18600 mi

C $65
Sway bar was loose making a creaking noise when wheel was turned. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2022
Jul 2013

7700 mi
Interior dash trip vibrates and rattles on uneven/rough roads and freeway surfaces. 
Sep 2021

116000 mi

US $6000
Mechatronic needed to be replaced. S-tronic failed. 
Audi A4 in New South Wales, Australia
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

11780 mi
Adaptive Headlight Defective. 1st Visit to shop control module changed, failed again later in day. 
Mar 2016

14260 mi
A/C stopped producing cold air, no warning signs. Normal ventilation worked fine. Pressure Sensor failed. 
Oct 2016

18600 mi

A $100
Dashboard error and misfire after enthusiastic driving. Diagnostics showed Cylinder 3 misfire. Error went away after turning off engine for 10 minutes. Replaced spark plugs and ignition coils based on mechanic recommendation 
Jun 2017

26040 mi
Water pump leaking, needed replacement Overflow tank cracked, needed replacement 
Audi A4 in New York, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

5000 mi
Rattle in center of dashboard and rattle in passenger door speaker. Speaker was replaced. 
Dec 2014

10000 mi
Rattle near front passenger door/A pillar. 
Aug 2016

26400 mi
Rattle in passenger door caused by broken door panel clips. Clips replaced by dealer. 
Audi A4 in Texas, United States
Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
Jun 2015

22000 mi
Second Xenon Bulb failure; driver's side. 

Return to top

2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

Audi A4 in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

18000 mi
Engine stalled intermittently at stop lights. No warning lights or fault codes. Dealer could not identify problem but adjusted air flow (?) and replaced battery in key. Problem has not recurred in three weeks. 
Audi A4 in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013
Jan 2013 Control module on water pump reported a failure. Pump physically working fine. Electronics failure so pump was replaced. Had to ship from Germany which what took the most time over Christmas/New Years. 
Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2013 - Nov 2021
Sep 2015

20000 mi
I heard a quiet drone when driving so I took it to the dealer, replaced wheel bearing for free under warranty, problem solved. 
Nov 2016

33000 mi

US $2000
I had all four sets of pads and rotors replaced. 
Mar 2018

41000 mi

US $3000
clutch/flywheel replaced 
Mar 2021

60000 mi

US $600
Replaced all 4 dampers 
Jul 2021

64000 mi

US $1000
CV Shaft Failure Wheel Bearing Failure 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2014

36000 mi
Replace leaky water pump 
Sep 2014

43000 mi
Water pump leaking; replaced under warranty 
Oct 2014

45000 mi
Fuel system: Fuel pressure sensor 
Sep 2017

115000 mi

US $4490
The clutch had begun to consistently "chatter" just before the it catches. Replace clutch. Also replaced flywheel, thrust bearing, and rear main seal since in there. Safety switch malfunction, found slight leak in clutch master cylinder. Master cylinder assembly replaced. 
Mar 2018

130000 mi

US $650
[Clutch] slave cylinder needed replacement 
Audi A4 in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

28000 mi
Clunk in front end. Dealer replaced lower control arms under warranty (TSB). 
Nov 2015

31000 mi
Drivers window gasket rolled, caused window to move slowly. Finally repaired under warranty after 2 months and 4 trips to the dealer 
Feb 2016

34300 mi
Washer fluid leaking from passengers side headlight washer Washer fluid still leaking from passengers side headlight washer. Last visit, headlight washer pump was incorrectly idenified as source. part was replaced, nozzle still leaking. nozzle replaced this time, problem fixed. 
Jun 2016

40000 mi
loose trim, likely left in that state from previous repair. Also, asked dealer to investigate clutch pedal squeak/creak when interior of car is hot - NFF on this request. Pedal creaks at top of travel but functions normal. 
Jun 2017

51000 mi
Brought car in for occasional clunk in front end when backing into driveway. Diagnosed as bad lower control arms (already replaced once under warranty at ~28,000 miles) per tsk. Need to bring car back for actual repair once parts come in. 
Jul 2017

51000 mi
Parts replaced... front lower front control arms again as diagnosed on previous visit 
Jun 2018

65000 mi

US $85
Notchy steering returned Flakey rear view backup camera 
Audi A4 in Maryland, United States
May 2013 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

40000 mi

US $600
MMI failed completely, no screen, no nav/radio. Dealer replaced MMI unit, no longer under warranty. 
Audi A4 in Illinois, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
Sep 2016

43000 mi
AC not blowing cold air. Sensor was replaced. 
Audi A4 in California, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

38000 mi

US $900
Water pump was leaking (approx 1 week for entire coolant system to drain). Solved after water pump replacement. 
Mar 2018

42000 mi

US $500
Replaced front rotors and pads 
Sep 2020

55000 mi

US $4000
Clutch pedal position sensor was not tripping and car would not reliably start. One shop replaced servo and master cylinder but problem persisted. Other shop identified issue as clutch plate collapse and successfully replaced clutch. 
Sep 2021

73000 mi

US $6500
A previous shop botched a September 2019 PCV repair (due to dropping coolant levels and pooling in some crevices around the engine), and coolant had slowly dripped into the intake manifold. This repair fixed coolant-related items, replaced injectors, and did carbon cleaning. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.

2013 Audi A4 / S4 Repair Histories

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2013 Audi A4 / S4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.