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2013 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2013 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (81%)
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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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