AUDI A4
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
AUDI A4 Reliability Overview
The AUDI A4 has been produced from 1995 to 2025. Over 31 model years, NHTSA has received 3,611 complaints and issued 75 recall campaigns for this model.
31
Model Years
3,611
Complaints
75
Recalls
1995–2025
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2025 AUDI A4
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
2024 AUDI A4
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: air-bags
2023 AUDI A4
Complaints: 15
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2022 AUDI A4
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2021 AUDI A4
Complaints: 19
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2020 AUDI A4
Complaints: 222
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 AUDI A4
Complaints: 16
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 AUDI A4
Complaints: 36
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2017 AUDI A4
Complaints: 75
Recalls: 1
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2016 AUDI A4
Complaints: 18
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2015 AUDI A4
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2014 AUDI A4
Complaints: 38
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2013 AUDI A4
Complaints: 27
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: steering
2012 AUDI A4
Complaints: 23
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2011 AUDI A4
Complaints: 17
Recalls: 0
★★★★☆
Top Issue: engine
2010 AUDI A4
Complaints: 77
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2009 AUDI A4
Complaints: 150
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2008 AUDI A4
Complaints: 203
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2007 AUDI A4
Complaints: 226
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 AUDI A4
Complaints: 343
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2005 AUDI A4
Complaints: 266
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2004 AUDI A4
Complaints: 225
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2003 AUDI A4
Complaints: 282
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump
2002 AUDI A4
Complaints: 218
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
2001 AUDI A4
Complaints: 152
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
2000 AUDI A4
Complaints: 115
Recalls: 5
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1999 AUDI A4
Complaints: 242
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1998 AUDI A4
Complaints: 321
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip
1997 AUDI A4
Complaints: 119
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1996 AUDI A4
Complaints: 133
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1995 AUDI A4
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | ★★★★★ | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | ★★★★★ | air-bags |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2021 | 19 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2020 | 222 | 3 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 16 | 1 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 36 | 1 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2017 | 75 | 1 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2014 | 38 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 | ★★★★★ | steering |
| 2012 | 23 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | ★★★★☆ | engine |
| 2010 | 77 | 0 | N/A | engine |
| 2009 | 150 | 2 | N/A | engine |
| 2008 | 203 | 4 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2007 | 226 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 343 | 3 | N/A | exterior-lighting |
| 2005 | 266 | 4 | N/A | exterior-lighting |
| 2004 | 225 | 3 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2003 | 282 | 4 | N/A | fuel-system-gasolinedeliveryfuel-pump |
| 2002 | 218 | 2 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 2001 | 152 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 2000 | 115 | 5 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1999 | 242 | 7 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1998 | 321 | 6 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicantilocktraction-controlelectronic-limited-slip |
| 1997 | 119 | 8 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1996 | 133 | 6 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |