NHTSA lists 87 complaints for the 2013 Audi A4 Allroad, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as AUDI A4 ALLROAD.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 42 | 48.3% | 0.82 |
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| mechanical failure | 19 | 21.8% | 0.73 |
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| electrical electronic | 7 | 8.0% | 0.71 |
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| structural or corrosion | 5 | 5.7% | 0.91 |
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| unclear | 4 | 4.6% | 0.93 |
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| fire or overheating | 3 | 3.4% | 0.72 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 2.3% | 0.85 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 2.3% | 0.99 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 2.3% | 0.98 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 1.1% | 0.87 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 64 | 73.6% | 0.87 |
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| low | 14 | 16.1% | 0.72 |
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| high | 8 | 9.2% | 0.93 |
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| none | 1 | 1.1% | 0.95 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 87 tagged complaints of 87 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2018-04-11. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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-circu (excerpt)
Consequence: A blocked pump or a short-circuited pump can increase the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pumps, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number's for this recall is 19N3/19N4. Note: This recall is in additional to the coolant pump software update applied as a remedy under recall 17V002. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-10-05. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The melted wires can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary heater and, as necessary, update the software, free of charge. The Recall began November 27, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 80C5 and 80C6.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-01-03. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the coolant pump overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the software so that the power supply to the coolant pump is deactivated if the pump becomes blocked with debris, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19M1.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-24. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 o (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
893 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 247 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 236 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 76 |
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| STEERING | 66 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 64 |
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| ENGINE | 56 |
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| STRUCTURE | 40 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 37 |
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11032137
Date: 2026-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11022664
Date: 2025-08-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11021447
Date: 2025-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This bulletin provides information about professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool
11018961
Date: 2025-05-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or when the anti-theft alarm does not activate.
11017657
Date: 2025-04-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.
11017649
Date: 2025-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This service information TSB describes a cosmetic issue after using a car wash.
11017621
Date: 2025-04-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SEATS.
This TSB provides damage assessment guidelines for textile seat covers.
11016497
Date: 2025-03-27. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
11016499
Date: 2025-03-27. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Removed expiration date, Updated part numbers in parts and claiming sections, General circular updates
11016561
Date: 2025-03-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This TSB is a label placement guide as required by CARB for remanufactured parts.