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WAUFFAFL5DN••••••2013 Audi A4 ALLROAD
This build draws 5.3× more complaints than the average 2013 Audi A4 ALLROAD build (7 vs 1).
7on this build
72on the model
54builds in total
2involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 3Engine 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2026
After run collant pump caught fire and damaged the engine wiring harness. I reported it to progressive insurance and they came and inspected it at a body shop. They concluded it was due to an open recall on the vehicle so insurance refuses to cover it. Had car towed to Audi…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireJun 2024
The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4. The contact stated that his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed when he heard a loud unidentified sound coming from the engine compartment. Suddenly, white smoke and flames were emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was…
SteeringJan 2020
The steering wheel became difficult to make turns
EngineJul 2019
Engine light came on. Car stopped running--was unable to start it. Audi dealership service identified it timing tensioner failure at just 70000 miles. Repair cost estimated at $3100. Recent class action settlement identifies this as a consistent problem with audi/vw but does not…
EngineFeb 2019
Oil consumption issue, there is a class action lawsuit on 2.0 audi's engine that cover 2009 to 2011, mine is a 2013 with same issue though. So obviously issue has not been resolved in further production. I am consuming 1.66 quarts in 600 miles which has been documented by my…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUFFAFL5DN022940 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.