Steering complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I noticed the steering started getting hard to turn. I took to Audi dealer they said it was fine. I said not I know my car. On the highway 2 weeks later entering a curve at high MPH the car wouldn't turn. I tapped brakes several times and finally with 2 hands I could turn around curve. Very scary and barely made turn. I proceeded to home but at a turn I started the turn and the steering again stiffened so hard it sent me towards the crosswalk and luckily the brakes stopped me inches from hitting a boy on his bike. I kept hitting brakes and finally the wheel released the tension. I drove home and left it until I got an appointment at Audi dealer. I carefully drove it down to dealer and half the drive it was fine and half the drive the car I believe electronically tightened down the wheel so it was extremely difficult to turn. The car is at dealer but they still haven't figured out issue. …
Steering shaft is faulty. When driving this car, especially at high speeds, the steering is extremely unpredictable. At lower speeds, the steering is notchy, you can't seem to find "center" and constantly have to adjust the steering wheel to remain straight on the road. This happens while moving, on city streets and highways.
"Audi steering problem" at highway speeds the steering becomes stiff when changing lanes and it does not respond to going back to the center of lane right away it gives resistance it wants to keep going on to the last direction the steering was going it has gradually gotten worst even on city streets normal driving I could feel resistance the steering feels stiff and heavy the steering wanders from straight path on highway the steering sometimes goes against direction you want car to go causing a moment of panic god forbid a fatality occurs took it to service Audi driving test we came back they did diagnostic they said the computer says nothing wrong it seems to me they set computer with low safety standard they are trying to cover this up someone of authority needs to step in and hold them accountable I see many same complaints on consumer websites please helps us against this …
At highway speeds the steering becomes stiff when changing lanes and it does not respond to going back to the center of lane right away it gives resistance it wants to keep going on to the last direction the steering was going it has gradually gotten worst even on city streets normal driving I could feel resistance the steering feels stiff and heavy the steering wanders from straight path on highway the steering sometimes goes against direction you want car to go causing a moment of panic god forbid a fatality occurs took it to service Audi driving test we came back they did diagnostic they said the computer says nothing wrong it seems to me they set computer with low safety standard they are trying to cover this up someone of authority needs to step in and hold them accountable I see many same complaints on consumer websites please helps us against this potential and fatal hazard.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 Audi A4. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to center and the traction control warning light illuminated. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and it spun into a circle. The contact crashed into the guardrail and sideswiped another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a head injury that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
After two test drives we purchased a used Audi A4 on 2/10/2018. While test driving we didn't notice any issues with steering, but the following day with my family in the car we nearly side swiped a tractor trailer on the i80 ohio turnpike. The straight line steering in this vehicle is completely unpredictable, scary and downright dangerous at any speeds above 20+ MPH. NHTSA issued a vehicle safety recall to replace the auxiliary heater, I guess I don't understand how the auxiliary heater is more dangerous than this steering problem. Steering complaints clearly outnumber other complaints on this website, but search outside of this site and see just how widespread this problem is. Audi is well aware of the issue, a TSB has been issued for software changes and steering rack, neither address the issue, and both are at the customer expense. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A4 Allroad years have steering problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2013 (47) and 2014 (15) model years. Steering complaints make up 54% of all complaints for the 2013.
Is there a recall for Audi A4 Allroad steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for any Audi A4 Allroad model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Audi A4 Allroad steering problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 39,000 miles; 56% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rack and pinion › pinion shaft (1 mentions).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.