2017 Audi A4 vs 2018 Audi A4
Two adjacent model years of the Audi A4, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: identical recall campaigns (1 each), and 2018 A4 has fewer recorded owner complaints (42 vs 81). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and 2017 A4 has EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2017 Audi A4 | 2018 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 81 | 42 |
| NHTSA investigations | 0 | 0 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | — |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.