Issue ID | 1048065 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10573003 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 15/04/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The steering developed an intermittent notchy feel during highway driving within the first 1600 miles. The steering wheel feels a bit like the volume knob on the radio and "clicks" from one position to the next. It is very difficult to have the steering wheel between the 2 positions. I complained to audi and they acknowledged the problem and said they had a power steering update to fix the problem. The update was applied in dec 2013. After the update the notchy feeling started occurring around town (35-55mph). It can make staying in the lane difficult. Sometimes it feels like the steering wheel is fighting against you a little. Also the car does not go straight on the highway. It requires constant, small adjustments to keep the car going straight. Driving can be very disconcerting. I am working with audi to resolve the problem but they have not acknowledged that there is a larger problem. So far they have been unable to fix it. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1600 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUBURN, AL |
VIN pattern | WAUHFAFLXDAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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