Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Audi S4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Audi S4 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 33 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V667000 Front Air Bags may not Deploy on Secondary Impact NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Audi S4 faces challenges with its steering system, given the significant number of owner complaints. Airbag recalls and some powertrain issues further impact reliability, although they're not overly prevalent.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,800 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $3,500–$7,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Brake fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Delayed gear shifts
- Check engine light unknown codes
- Clunking noise when turning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Audi S4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.