Audi A4 common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Audi A4 vehicles have filed 334 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (59% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 334
- Owner complaints
- 13
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Crash-related reports
- 10
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2022 a4
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 a4
A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2022 a4
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall2020 a4
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2021 a4
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall2017 a4
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Audi A4 problems?
- Across 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Audi A4 vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (59%), airbags (30%), steering (8%).
- Which Audi A4 model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2020 Audi A4 has the most owner complaints, with 124 filed.
- Are Audi A4 problems dangerous?
- Of the 334 complaints on record, 13 mention a crash, 2 mention a fire and 10 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2020 accounts for the most complaints (124). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.