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severe 10 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
A sudden loss of loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
WHILE TURNING ONTO AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY AT A LOW SPEED, MY SON SAID THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP (IT STIFFENED TO THE POINT OF NO MOVEMENT) AND HE COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL.*DT CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO DISREGARD THE REPORT.*JB
MY SON DRIVING AT LOW SPEED COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TO AVOID HITTING THE GUARD RAIL COMING OFF A HIGHWAY. IT WAS LIKE HE HYDROPLANED WITHOUT A PUDDLE IN EXISTENCE.
BEGINNING AT 1,700 MILES (HAPPENED THREE TIMES), THEN AGAIN JUST TWO DAYS AGO AT 4,700 MILES, JUST AFTER STARTING THE CAR, THE ELECTRONIC WANING MESSAGES AND LIGHTS ON DASH WENT CRAZY. THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES APPEARED IN A ROTATING SEQUENCE (1) SAFETY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (2) TIRE PRESSURE MALFUNCTION (3) TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION (4) DRIVE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (5) ADAPTIVE LIGHT MALFUNCTION (6) BRAKES…
VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOMATIC DRIVING /LANE KEEPING SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. ON 4 OTHER OCCASIONS THE VEHICLES LANE KEEPING FAILED TO KEEP BETWEEN LANES AND INSTEAD VEAR VEHICLE IN DIFFERENT STEERING DIRECTIONS, FORCING ME TO PULL AGAINST THE STEARING WHEEL TO GO BACK STRAIGHT. AUDI AMERICA AND LOCAL DEALER CONTINUE TO SAY EVERYTHING I…
Steering malfunction , stop car warning. On the road
It's a meaningful issue. 10 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.