3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,853 miles

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2013 Audi A4 engine problems

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2013 Audi A4 Owner Comments

problem #18

Dec 122022

A4

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased this vehicle on 10/16/2022 and the very next day took it back and informed them that it was leaking oil. It was repaired and from that point on it was telling me to add a quart of oil once every week. Was diagnosed by the Audi dealership of the pistons needing to be replaced and that my car fell under the lawsuit that has yet to be settled. Was told I could spend the 9k to fix the car and be reimbursed. Audi really needs to be fixing all vehicles with these issues. That is just insane to pay 9k to fix a vehicle when I just got it and have barely been able to drive it.

- Dallas, NC, USA

problem #17

May 232022

A4

  • miles
I have a 2013 Audi A4 2.0. I was driving home at night close to my home and the car started puttering and wouldn-€™t go and I found out that the timing chain had -€œjumped-€ and caused sudden engine failure. I later found out that same issue is the subject of class action lawsuits for the second time around because Audi didn-€™t properly take action after the first suit and repair the issue, which is apparently a major problem with my model and other class vehicles and instead continue to let people unknowingly buy and drive these cars.

- Columbia , TN, USA

problem #16

Aug 202021

A4

  • miles
2013 Audi A4 with a 2.0 turbo engine approximately 62.5K miles and up to date with all services. I was driving on the highway at highway speeds when the engine suddenly started to misfire with a partial loss of power making the car difficult to steer. At that time the check engine light was not illuminated. I was able to get off the highway and drive home about 2 miles away from when the misfires first occurred. The police did not get involved as I was able to return home. The following week the car was towed to my mechanic where it was diagnosed that cylinder 3 had a problem. At that time the check engine light illuminated. He recommended that I tow my car to the Audi dealership as they have better availability of parts. The dealer took apart the engine and diagnosed a broken piston ring which destroyed many other parts of the engine. The engine had to be replaced with a new one from the factory. Audi should be held accountable for catastrophic engine failures that may result in injury to others due to poor engine design.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #15

Jul 022020

A4

  • 87,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car started losing power when stepping on the gas to go faster or up a ramp or merging into the freeway. I took my car to the mechanic I trust. He checked my car and stated it is losing power in the fourth cylinder. He did the spark plugs and other tests, I'm not good remembering the names. States he would need to do a rebuild or replacement of the engine. The car has only 87,000 miles. Doent make any sense.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #14

Feb 062019

A4

  • 118,000 miles
The car has been burning through oil. It has been requesting a quart of oil be added just about every 500-700 miles. About a year ago the problem started in early 2019 and at first it was just every 1200-900 miles that the car would ask for an extra quart of oil. Then in the past 6 months it has gotten worse asking for a quart of oil every 500-700 miles; this is all in addition to the regularly schedule oil changes.

- New Providence, NJ, USA

problem #13

Aug 192019

A4

  • 39,600 miles
Engine at 39,600 miles. Had an oil change performed at 37,000 miles. Car threw rod into engine block resulting in total engine failure. Remedy is a new engine valued roughly at $4,000 and labor valued at $4,000 before taxes. Cause of failure has been unable to be determined by Audi but there was sufficient oil. Vehicle was traveling straight at 65 mph on the freeway at time of incident.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 132019

A4

  • 70,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 include my VIN. However, this is identical issue as other Audi under recall

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #11

Sep 142018

A4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Prestige newport (9201 West colfax, lakewood, co 80215, (303) 238-8101) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Castel Rock, CO, USA

problem #10

Mar 122019

A4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Audi hawthorne (located at 151 saw mill river rd, hawthorne, NY 10532, (914) 747-1077) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ossining, NY, USA

problem #9

Apr 012019

A4

  • 60,000 miles
Epc light illuminated, rough idling, loss of power, car will not turn on. 2017 it did the same thing, found electrical fault near gas tank (could have blown up). Audi fix at goodwill. Compression of engine was never checked. 2019 same things happening, engine lost compression in 2 cylinders. All services done at Audi. Told new engine $10K-13K and they will not help cover costs. Only 60'000 miles done on the car and no overheating issues ever.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #8

Feb 212019

A4 4-cyl

  • 88,763 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 local Audi dealer. I was told call Audi usa customer support to start claim. I did and was told they understand that my car has an issue but since it did not fall in the years of class action lawsuit they would not be able to assist in any matter. Now I have done my homework and have found Audi does make exceptions but will do nothing in my case. Unfortunately I can not upload documents from Audi because it has all my information and vehicle identity. But I can say my Audi case number is [xxx]. so maybe Audi can respond to my claim in the appropriate way and extend their help to other vehicles with the same engine. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chardon, OH, USA

problem #7

Jan 032019

A4

  • 55,000 miles
You know of the issue I am writing about, as I received a letter from Audi in June 2018 telling me about recall 19N4, the after run coolant pump. The letter said to park outside, not in a garage, until fixed. Kind scary. Will my car burst into flames? Audi did not have the part. I received a second letter in September 2018. Still no part. I received a third letter in January 2019. It is now February 2019 and still no part (although in January they performed a temporary fix recommended by Audi. I am writing as I thought you should know how long this process is dragging out. It must be serious for my engine as well, as they also said they have extended the warranty.

- Etna, NH, USA

problem #6

May 032018

A4

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A4. The contact took the vehicle to Audi silver spring (3151 automobile boulevard, silver spring, md 20904) for scheduled maintenance and was informed that there was an issue with the coolant and the engine needed replacement. In may of 2018, the vehicle was taken to the same dealer where a software was update per NHTSA campaign number: 17V002000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Germantown, MD, USA

problem #5

Jun 162018

A4

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #4

Jun 012018

A4

  • 40,000 miles
Epc fuel pump failure, dealer not responding, no remedy yet, engine may explode unsafe to drive.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 142018

A4

  • 98,400 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Audi A4. While driving 15 mph, a warning indicator illuminated for a coolant leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Audi of lynbrook, 855 sunrise hwy, lynbrook, NY 11563) where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed replacement. The dealer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V229000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but refused to reimburse the contact for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,400.

- Jamaica, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 182017

A4

  • 65,000 miles
Timing chain tensioner failure at 114km, caused the timing chain to skips a tooth or two, results in engine damaged to the head valves and entire engine shut down, this could results in fatal car accidents during driving to everyone.

- Langley, WA, USA

problem #1

Nov 072014

A4

  • 17,584 miles
While stopped at an intersection waiting to turn left across traffic, let off brake to accelerate while turning when the engine hesitated. Pressing the gas pedal at this moment resulted in minimal car movement placing my car in the path of oncoming traffic. I pressed the gas pedal more and the car finally over accelerated resulting in some loss of control in the turn. This is not the first time I have noticed engine hesitation from a stop. The same hesitation has occurred at four way stops and stop lights. The engine hesitation occurs more often at lower fuel tank levels and colder ambient conditions. The engine hesitation feels like either an air pocket in the fuel line or drive transmission issue. I took the car to my Audi dealer to investigate on 12/5/2014. The Audi dealer stated that this issue is related to turbo lag and/or cvt rev up. I have owned other vehicles with a turbo engine and cvt transmission with no hesitation issues. A traffic accident is a likely outcome with this inconsistent engine hesitation. I have also file a complaint with Audi usa.

- West Chester, OH, USA

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