LIY

I anxiously await a steering epiphany! ;-)

LIY

aquarian

Was it pretty easy for your dealer to revert it back to the original steering wheel software version?

My dealer updated my A7's software and the dynamic mode has become what was the comfort mode. I never had problems with my steering and am definitely hoping they can revert it back.

u2jrmw

Just a note I was reading a review of the Infiniti Q something and as they talked about the oddness of the electronic steering they noted that the car had a recall for problems with steering in cold weather. Just found it interesting.

Rjim

I was just thinking how much I liked the steering on my 2014 A6 TDI and decided to search the forum on this topic. Two hours and 22 pages of posts later I've learned a lot of you have had the opposite experience. I had my doubts about electromechanical steering, having read reviews on Audi's and BMW's. But I really like the light feel at low speeds and the way it firms up at higher speeds. The car tracks beautifully on the highway: no notchiness, no wandering, very easy to keep the car pointed in the desired direction, even in crosswinds. I get a very centered feel requiring minimal steering corrections which translates into a more pleasant, less fatiguing drive. I usually use "auto" or sometimes "comfort," but haven't noticed a great deal of difference between the two. I haven't used dynamic much but will experiment more when I next get on a stretch of winding roads. My car was delivered 3/2014 and probably came with all the latest software updates so I have not experienced the before and after steering feel so often described in this thread. My previous car, a 2003 BMW 530i, was highly regarded in the steering, handling areas and I would say the A6 has far lighter steering in the parking lot and only slightly lighter on the highway and it is easier to keep centered than the Bimmer which would be easily buffeted by crosswinds. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and hope nothing changes for the worse.

snagitseven

You are definitely in the minority.

Rjim

Yes, at least among the posters to this thread. Your comments indicate you are fairly pleased with the results of the steering software update. What I haven't figured out from reading this thread, aside from the gripes about changes to steering feel, is whether the notchiness, wandering, pulling, etc., correlate only to cars like yours with "driver assist?" I am assuming "driver assist" includes "active lane assist", with extra sensors and actuators to do the steering. I was regretting not ordering this $2800 option but not any more.

snagitseven

I don't have active lane assist and others have reported it makes no difference either way. I'm still not entirely pleased with the electric steering. Although less than before the update, it still wanders more than it should. I never had the "notchiness" issue.

krazyhabu

I just want to clarify, when they say 'pulling/wondering' is this like an out of alignment feel?

irenesbob

I am wondering how the steering in our A6's relates to or compares to the steering in the S3. I have read several reviews of the S3 that mention great steering as one of the things they like about the car. Perhaps the S3 has a newer version that will eventually migrate to the A6?

Kukster

Took my 2013 S4 in for the steering issue after the firmware done. Tech said a new bulletin was issued to replace defective steering column. After one day of driving it appears my problem has been fixed. Steering feels noticeably better with no alignment or knotty issue or slippage. Done at audi exchange in highland park. I was skeptical but worked.