Car is feeling jerky and shaky at the steering wheel when driving or sitting still. Very common problem on these cars. Will probably need new steering rack. This issue needs to become a recall. Very frustrating.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

Steering wheel doesn-€™t want stay center. Kicks left or right, in a kind of -€˜notchy-€™ way. Almost feels like it wants to click from side to side and won-€™t stay centered. Vehicle was recently aligned and utilizes all OEM parts.

- Bend, OR, USA

The steering locks up out of no were while driving making it seem like power steering failure and gives you a stuck then let go feeling. I'm a mechanic and have come to find out the steering universal joints seized and rusted bad making it well not steer smooth it's very dangerous and a car only 6 years old with 80000 mile should not have an issue like that but it's very very common after research

- Webster, NY, USA

While in a turning motion thru a water puddle, the steering defective warning light came up on the dash and the steering was very stiff at slow speed. Error was analyzed as a defective electric steering rack and pinion. One year ago this same problem arose and it was corrected with a used rack, because a new one could not be found, such is the case at the current time, only used racks are available, which did not work out well the first time and the lead time on a new rack is 3 months. I submitted a complaint number: 11300855 on the same exact problem a year ago. I feel Audi needs to address this serious problem with the rack P/N 8K1 423 055ba or any other that fit this description. The internet has plenty of Audi forums about this moisture problem, since the rack is conducive to weather related conditions that short out control module, leaving the rack with no electric power assist. The module is integrated into the rack with no way to just replace just that part, leaving you with a $3000 bill.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

Vehicle all of a sudden had a warning light with the steering while driving and wheel stopped turning. This was very dangerous due to the fact that the vehicle was in motion eventually started turning back after I stopped the car and put on hazards and kept playing with steering but was still very difficult to steer. Had to tow vehicle to Audi and took a week and a few days with the car. Now after I got it for only a few days my oil sensor has gone bad after I asked them to check everything. I find this very strange

- South Richmond Hill, NY, USA

Rack and pinion, steering locked

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Vehicle can suddenly and without warning become very difficult to steer. Sometimes it is nearly impossible to turn. Other times it alternates between loose and stiff, making it extremely dangerous. I have had many near-collisions in this state.

- East Lansing, MI, USA

The front wheel bearings were making noise @ 76,756 miles, while driving on the open road, so both were changed out. Upon checking the internet I found tsb no. 401548 referring to the problem in many Audi models from 2009-2016. With this extensive problem, a recall should be enforced. A month later @ 78998 miles the electronic rack and pinion steering started to make a rubbing noise when turned, sitting or traveling and an on board red notice came up indicating steering problem seek professional help. The unit was electrically diagnosed with a failed air bag clockspring and an electronic steering gear assembly. The codes were entered and the rack and clockspring were reprogrammed to the vehicle once installed, solving the problem. This also seems to be an inherent problem in this vehicle, since the mechanic had know of two other already this year. The car did drive fine with the old rack and pinion in it.

- Stroudsburg, PA, USA

I bought this 2014 Audi A4 used in 1/2019. The car seems to have major steering and suspension issues. Although I've had it checked by professionals multiple times, ?aligned multiple times, and tires rebalanced multiple, no one can determine the problem. It's hard to control the car on freeways. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep the car in a straight line. The car wanders all over the freeway. It's very dangerous. Unfortunately I'm unable to sue using the lemon law because I bought it used.

- Orange, CA, USA

Vehicle shut down completely while in motion on a busy street.steering where became very hard to maneuver could have caused an accident due to shutdown. Tried to restart ignition in order to drive it off the road but kept shutting down completely. All electrical and components were not working. Even in neutral the steering where was very hard to turn. It turned out to be the fuel pump which cost $1400 to replace.

- Fontana, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering lost power without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

- Inglewood, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. While driving various speeds, the power steering would suddenly fail. During the failure, the message "steering defective do not drive" would display. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

- Deltona, FL, USA

I was driving in the city, going at about 45 mph, then a light came on on my dashboard that said "dynamic steering: System fault. You can continue driving". the steering wheel got a little stiff, but the I was able to keep driving. The next day, about half a mile from my house the same light turned red while I was driving at 35 mph. The steering wheel became really hard to move, almost impossible to turn to either side. Contacted Audi and they said to take the car to the dealer.

- Ooltewah, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left and right without warning. The contact had to grasp the steering wheel tightly to keep it from drifting. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Lakehead, CA, USA

My A4 constantly pulls to the right. I have replaced the tires, the rotors and brakes, and had Audi do an alignment. The vehicle still pulls to the right.

- Fords, NJ, USA

"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 potential and fatal hazard.

- Albany, NY, USA

Over the course of the last 3-month to current. Sometime, the steering wheel becomes loose while driving (easily moves no response), like it is un-aware of where the front tires are or the steering disengages with the car, then it catches and turns into the lane and realizes the position of the steering wheel. I believe this is called "notchy." On-going, from day to day.

- Reno, NV, USA

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.

- Bronx , NY, USA

Our brand new A-4 has a steering problem on the highway.it requires constant corrections to keep it going in a straight line.it has caused me to drift into other lanes and the berm.we had an A-6 that was so easy to drive, then an A-3 that is so fun to drive, but we have nothing but regrets after buying this A-4.

- Newark, OH, USA

After picking up my new A4 and reaching highway speed, I noticed the steering was wanting to wander. After getting home I went online and read other owners same complaints on this web page. I drove the car again yesterday and noticed the Audi drive select feature was mainly causing the problem. If I selected the dynamic or sport mode it would started to wander off. In the other two modes it seemed to be pretty normal. This might be ok on the race track where your making turns all the time, but for normal driving it stinks. Audi needs to look into this right away.

- Junction City, OH, USA