Six problems related to power train have been reported for the 2013 Audi S4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Audi S4 based on all problems reported for the 2013 S4.
At times vehicle suddenly loses power and displays “transmission malfunction:you may continue driving” but then fails to accelerate to or maintain highway speeds. Other times when vehicle is stopped in traffic the transmission delays engaging when pressing in the accelerator and thus causes an unexpected delay to movement or if on an incline will roll backwards.
Dsg issues. Clunking when downshifting into 1st / 2nd when stopping. Shift hesitation on upshift as well .
Transmission shifts strange when cold. Acts like it loosed power every shift. Strange clunking as well on slow speeds or number to number traffic. Sometimes it scared me that it will jump forward and hit the car on front of me.
Transmission error, at first says you can continue driving in limp mode but shortly after says put car into park. Got stuck on the road several times in a single 10 mile trip.
Transmission warning indicator on, shift hard.
This vehicle is known for having a faulty mechatronics unit. The mechatronics unit does not work correctly, and causes jerking and instability to the dsg transmission. I have almost rear ended other vehicles at red lights because the transmission will jerk forward unexpectedly and lunge me forward toward the vehicle ahead. This is not only an issue that a prestigious name like Audi should not have, but it is a huge safety issue. Audi of America is aware of this problem, but chooses to ignore it for the sake of not having to cover repairs for all the vehicles reporting this issue. A simple google search will yield results of just how common and widespread this issue is.
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