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2013 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 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%)

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 26 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

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. 
23900 mi Seat memory ceased functioning. Re-programming corrected the problem. 
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 
108000 mi

US $500
Battery replacement and other parts. 
37200 mi Repair on rear window defroster. 
14000 mi TSB updates to AC and internal systems 
40300 mi

C $190
Xenon bulb exploded or disintigrated. Just the bulb had to be replaced 
45880 mi HID Xenon bulb burned out (the other side) - under warranty 
60140 mi Airbag sensor light was on - Dealer replaced a control module 
42000 mi

US $90
Xenon headlight bulb 
45880 mi Heating system preheated for cabin heat. Recall. 
55800 mi

C $436
Heater core replaced. Clogged, poor coolant flow. 
55000 mi

US $28
tail light light bulb wearout 

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2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
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. 
149000 mi

US $1000
Alternator went out. Audi supply chain 2 to 3 weeks from Germany. LKQ Salvage alternator took two trips to Sacramento.  

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2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

19840 mi Dead battery 
59000 mi

US $100
Ac pressure switch 

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2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

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

44100 mi Malfunctioning headlamp needed replacing. 
16000 mi Bang and Olufsen speaker rattle. The mounting hardware was found to be broken. 
33000 mi Driver side XENON bulb went out. 
11780 mi Adaptive Headlight Defective. 1st Visit to shop control module changed, failed again later in day. 
14260 mi A/C stopped producing cold air, no warning signs. Normal ventilation worked fine. Pressure Sensor failed. 
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. 
22000 mi Second Xenon Bulb failure; driver's side. 

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2013 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD

65000 mi

US $85
Flakey rear view backup camera 
43000 mi AC not blowing cold air. Sensor was replaced. 
40000 mi

US $600
MMI failed completely, no screen, no nav/radio. Dealer replaced MMI unit, no longer under warranty. 

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2013 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Electrical Problems

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