Is the Audi A4 reliable?

The ForCar Reliability Score for the Audi A4 is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

How much ground clearance does the Audi A4 have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain; AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Check the specific trim or decode the VIN.

Audi A4 Recalls, Specs & VIN Decoder

Quick answer

The Audi A4 spans 1996–2026 with 73 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.5/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2006, 1998, 2005 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2007, 2022, 2023. It delivers up to 31 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.

1996–2026

Years

Recalls

Top MPG

5★

NHTSA

2958

Complaints

4.5/5

★★★★★★★★★★

ForCar Reliability Score

Our editorial rating · 31 model years

Safety (NHTSA)5.0

Recall record4.2

Complaint severity4.3

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Audi A4 is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 1996 to 2026 across multiple generations.

VIN

Decode or check a Audi A4 by VIN

Enter a 17-digit VIN to decode this Audi A4 — trim, engine, plant and full specs — and instantly pull its open recalls, safety ratings and original window sticker.

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How to read a Audi A4 VIN — every digit explained

Every Audi A4 carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

1–3 · WMI4T1

4–8 · VDSBF1FK

9 · Check5

10 · YearH

11 · PlantU

12–17 · Serial123456

WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. 4T1 = Toyota, built in the USA.
VDS (4–8) — model line, body style, engine & restraint system.
Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
Model year (10) — the year it was built. H = 2017.
Plant (11) — which factory assembled this A4.
Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.

Model-year code (10th digit)

The 10th character is the model year. It cycles through letters and numbers, skipping I, O, Q, U, Z and 0 to avoid confusion:

H2017 J2018 K2019 L2020 M2021 N2022 P2023 R2024 S2025 T2026

Where to find your A4 VIN

Dashboard — driver's side, visible through the windshield from outside.
Driver's door jamb — on the manufacturer sticker when you open the door.
Paperwork — vehicle registration, title and insurance card.
Engine bay & frame — stamped on the firewall or chassis on many models.

How many recalls does the Audi A4 have?

The Audi A4 has 73 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1996–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2022 Audi A4 recalls 3

Equipment:electrical:infotainment:video (touch)screen/monitor/unit22V806000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AUDI A8, A6 Allroad, E-TRON Quattro, 2022 S3, RSQ8, RS7, RS6 Avant, Q8, Q7, Q3, E-TRON Sportback Quattro, S5 Cabriolet, E-TRON GT, S5 Sportback, A7, A6, A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet, A4, A4 Allroad, A3, S8, SQ7, SQ8, S6, and S4 vehicles. The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the infotainment main unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91Ei.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm)22V368000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022 Audi A6 Sedan, A4 Sedan, Q5, and Q5 Sportback vehicles. The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.

Risk. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the engine control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 24iH.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera21V825000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8 and S8, 2022 Audi A5 Sportback, A4 Sedan, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, RS6 Avant, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RSQ8, SQ7, SQ8, and S3 Sedan vehicles. A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. A rear-view camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the infotainment unit parameters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 91CR.

2021 Audi A4 recalls 4

Back Over Prevention:display Function22V742000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Audi A8, RS7, RS6 Avant, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, Q8, Q7, Q5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, Q5, A7, A6, A6 Allroad, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabrioleet, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, SQ7, S5 Cabriolet, E-Tron Quattro, SQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ5, S8, S7, S6 Sedan, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, 2022 E-Tron GT, and 2021-2022 RSQ8 vehicles. Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. A blank rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the infotainment unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DZ.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly21V295000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

Risk. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Tires22V034000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.

Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor21V606000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix. Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).

2020 Audi A4 recalls 3

Seats21V874000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.

Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly21V295000

Risk. A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Tires22V034000

Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

2019 Audi A4 recalls 1

Seats21V874000

Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2018 Audi A4 recalls 1

Seats21V874000

Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2017 Audi A4 recalls 1

Seats21V874000

Risk. A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

2009 Audi A4 recalls 2

Air Bags16V376000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Audi A4, A5, and Q5 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

Risk. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Fix. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69O1.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module17V032000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant, A4 Sedan, A6 Sedan, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan vehicles, 2007-2008 A4 Cabriolet, RS4 Sedan, S4 Cabriolet and S6 Sedan vehicles, and 2006-2008 A6 Avant and 2008 RS4 Cabriolet vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall number 18V427.

2008 Audi A4 recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module16V382000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2008 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Volkswagen is recalling model year 2004 Audi A4 vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix. Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834.

Air Bags16V376000

Risk. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module17V032000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module18V427000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix. Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag with an alternate remedy part, free of charge. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R7. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 16V382, 17V032 and 18V004 and includes vehicles that may have had their air bag previously replaced under one of those campaigns.

2007 Audi A4 recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module16V382000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module17V032000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module18V427000

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

2006 Audi A4 recalls 3

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module16V382000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module17V032000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module18V427000

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

2005 Audi A4 recalls 4

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

What's wrong. The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module16V382000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module17V032000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module18V427000

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

2004 Audi A4 recalls 3

Exterior Lighting:headlights05V096000

What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.

Risk. This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module16V382000

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

2003 Audi A4 recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump06V017000

What's wrong. On certain vehicles produced from september 2002 - march 2003, equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.

Risk. If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.

Fix. Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump07V375000

What's wrong. On certain vehicles equipped with 1.8l turbo, 2.8l v6, or 3.0l engines, a change in the electrical motor components in the fuel pump can lead to an inoperative fuel pump and, ultimately, stoppage of fuel supply to the engine causing it to stall.

Risk. If fuel flow to the engine is interrupted, the vehicle could stall without warning and thus present a potential risk of crash.

Fix. Dealers will install new fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on september 28, 20007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-222-8987 or audi at 1-800-822-2834. This recall is a supplement to a previous campaign (please see 06v017).

Exterior Lighting:headlights05V096000

What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility of xenon headlamp coating degradation over time. The luminous transmittance of the headlamp may decrease over a period of time.

Risk. This condition could affect a driver's field of view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will replace the left and right xenon headlamp reflectors free of charge. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

2002 Audi A4 recalls 2

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module21V470000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Fix. Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CJ.

2001 Audi A4 recalls 3

Exterior Lighting06E049000

What's wrong. Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module21V470000

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

2000 Audi A4 recalls 5

Exterior Lighting06E049000

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior Lighting06E060000

What's wrong. Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk. Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Fix. Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module21V470000

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module20V056000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, possibly causing the air bag to deploy improperly in the event of a crash.

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

Fix. Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BT.

1999 Audi A4 recalls 7

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings99V131001

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.

Risk. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.

Fix. Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting00V414000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tie rods of the steering assembly are protected on each side by a seal to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. It is possible that some tie rod seals may not seal properly.

Risk. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will replace the tie rods.

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting99V248000

Risk. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will replace the tie rods.

Exterior Lighting06E049000

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior Lighting06E060000

Risk. Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Fix. Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine14E007000

Risk. A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix. Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module20V056000

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag may not properly protect the occupant, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.

1998 Audi A4 recalls 6

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module22V471000

What's wrong. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Risk. The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Fix. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternative inflator of a different design, free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent September 21, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BT. The vehicles in this recall were mistakenly omitted from recall 20V-056. All vehicle owners have already been notified by mail and informed that the remedy is available.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System98V134000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the engine backfires during a cold-start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter can become damaged.

Risk. Screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and prevent the throttle plate from returning to its full idle position.

Fix. Dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings99V131001

Risk. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.

Fix. Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting99V248000

Risk. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle.

Fix. Dealers will replace the tie rods.

Exterior Lighting06E049000

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior Lighting06E060000

Risk. Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Fix. Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

1997 Audi A4 recalls 8

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module22V471000

Seat Belts:rear/other97V115000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may not lock properly when engaged, or not remain locked after being engaged.

Risk. In the event of a crash, an improperly locking seat belt could cause injury to an occupant.

Fix. Dealers will replace the rear seat belt assembly.

Air Bags:frontal97V175000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The discharge of static electricity under low humidity conditions can activate the driver side air bag when the driver enters or exits the vehicle and forms an electrical circuit by touching certain areas of the steering wheel.

Risk. Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings99V131001

Risk. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.

Fix. Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Electrical System:ignition:switch00V317000

What's wrong. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The plastic ignition switch housing can fracture at the return spring anchor point. Fracture of the housing could cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

Risk. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Electrical System:ignition:switch06V403000

What's wrong. On certain passenger vehicles, as a result of a problem in the production process of the ignition switch, the anchor point of the spring may crack. This could potentially cause the return spring force to be insufficient for returning the ignition key to the running position after starting the engine.

Risk. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install a new ignition switch with an optimized anchor point free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834. Note: this recall supersedes the remedy program under a previous recall (please see 00v317).

Exterior Lighting06E049000

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior Lighting06E060000

Risk. Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Fix. Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

1996 Audi A4 recalls 6

Air Bags:frontal97V175000

Risk. Activation of the air bag under these conditions can cause personal injury.

Fix. Dealers will install a ground wire on the driver side air bag.

Electrical System:horn96V088000

What's wrong. The horn can work only intermittently due to insufficient electrical ground contact.

Risk. This condition could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Fix. Corrective action: dealers will install a ground contact spring which will enhance the electrical ground connection.

Electrical System:ignition:switch00V317000

Risk. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative.

Fix. Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Electrical System:ignition:switch06V403000

Risk. This condition causes electrical accessories such as windshield wipers and headlights to become inoperative increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting06E049000

Risk. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Fix. Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

Exterior Lighting06E060000

Risk. Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Fix. Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

Best and worst years for the Audi A4

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 31 tracked years, the worst years are 2006, 1998, 2005 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2007, 2022, 2023.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

Year	Owner complaints	Top issue	Verdict
1996 A4	99	Electrical System	Average
1997 A4	105	Electrical System	Average
1998 A4	262	Service Brakes	Avoid
1999 A4	196	Service Brakes	Average
2000 A4	96	Service Brakes	Average
2001 A4	135	Electrical System	Average
2002 A4	189	Electrical System	Average
2003 A4	215	Fuel System	Average
2004 A4	189	Fuel System	Average
2005 A4	218	Exterior Lighting	Avoid
2006 A4	298	Exterior Lighting	Avoid
2007 A4	0	—	Best
2008 A4	191	Air Bags	Average
2009 A4	142	Air Bags	Average
2010 A4	64	Engine	Average
2011 A4	32	Engine	Average
2012 A4	26	Engine	Average
2013 A4	109	Steering	Average
2014 A4	75	Engine	Average
2015 A4	43	Engine	Average
2016 A4	24	Engine	Average
2017 A4	81	Air Bags	Average
2018 A4	27	Electrical System	Average
2019 A4	5	Electrical System	Average
2020 A4	124	Electrical System	Average
2021 A4	11	Electrical System	Average
2022 A4	0	—	Best
2023 A4	0	—	Best
2024 A4	2	Tires	Average
2025 A4	0	—	Average
2026 A4	0	—	Average

What are the most common Audi A4 problems?

The most-reported Audi A4 problems are Air (18 reports), Other (14 reports) and Seats (41 reports) — out of 2,958 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

117

involved a crash

involved a fire

injuries reported

deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Electrical System 16% 468 Read

2017 A4

The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no injury sustained. The contact was able to drive to her residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) as the VIN was included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,867.

2017 A4

A few days ago i had an accident. I made a left turn onto the expressway ramp at 42 mph. The road was wet and audi in the middle of the turn activated “precrash sensors” and began to brake hard and the system locked the steering wheel. The car was completely uncontrollable and crashed the front wheel into the high curb, which damaged the wheels, rim and axles. The audi exchange dealership in il checked and the sensors are functioning properly. They claimed that i imagine things that do not exist as they said it was impossible for the car to take control and to brake the car. They also said i do not have theses feature on the car, but the car is so equipped with this technology. ( because many times it happened to me out of the car started to brake without a reason to brake, when i tried to go around bikers at the safe distance, or when parking. When i made the complaint in the audi dealer they told me that this is not possible, and laughed in june). I am aware that i was moving fast but from my experience i know that i could do this turn without an accident. Previously i owned a 2013 bmw 528 xdrive and the car several times slip on the snow and i could control the car still. I believe the presense sensors activates the collision avoidance system resulting in a loss of control in the car and subsequent accident.

2016 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. Upon activating the air conditioner, an abnormal burning odor emerged from the vents. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000. The vin was not available.

2015 A4

The battery failed/malfunctioned and was leaking hydrogen sulfide gas into my car slowly for a long period of time. A month or two after I initially financed this used Audi A4 at Volkswagon in Dothan, AL, I started experiencing the side effects of low dose exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas. From that point until today my symptoms have been getting worse and worse. My asthma symptoms progressed. I caught walking pneumonia several times. My hair has been falling out in clumps and my kindneys are having serious issues. My pee started smelling very strange. Consistently, over the past year and a half, I have nearly passed out at the wheel of my car over and over. For a very long time, the gas was odorless and really couldn't be detected by smell. Five days ago I went to start my car and it wouldn't crank. I jumped it off and for the next five days following that the smell of rotten eggs got worse and worse....I'm lying in the bed right now bc my lungs feel like they're going to explode. I've felt this, along with my heart feeling like it was going to explode put of my chest, as well as my entire stomach/intestines feeling as if someone were stabbing me with knives. My doctors could not figure out why all of my hair was falling out or why I started to develop peripheral neuropathy. They even ran tests on me for Multiple Schlerosis. Found nothing. They did electrical pulse tests and cat scans and my dermatologist had no explanation for my hair just falling off my head in handfuls. I have a third of the hair on my head that I used to have. My skin and eyes consistently kept getting irritated by the gas as well....splotchy red exema like patches appeared all over me. I had a miscarriage because of this as well. I couldn't afford to get the car looked at, so it hasn't been taken anywhere. I received no warning of the problem until two days ago when my lights in my car and the air conditioner stopped working. The year of my life had been a living hell.

2013 A4

After run collant pump caught fire and damaged the engine wiring harness. I reported it to progressive insurance and they came and inspected it at a body shop. They concluded it was due to an open recall on the vehicle so insurance refuses to cover it. Had car towed to Audi dealership and they reported it to Audi USA. They came back and told me that because of the mileage and year of the vehicle that they wouldn't cover it.

2011 A4

Car was parked outside our apartment building. It was off and hadn't been driven in over 20hrs. At 11am a fire broke out in the rear driver side seat. Fire department arrived put out the fire, said it was not arson but rather electrical issue. The car front dash was partially melted, rear seat big char black seating material and showed exposed wires.

2009 A4

I own a 2009 audi a4. On the Month of october 2024 my transmission failed. I towed my car to a mechanic who then replaced my transmission i picked up my car on December 11 2024 at 7 am from audi of fresno. I have had no prior issues and like always i expect a dealership to inspect a new vehicle that comes in ,as i have never been able to get work done with out them always doing their own diagnostic. Any ways . On the morning of [XXX] at [XXX] i went to pic up breakfast from carls jr with my boyfriend . As i placed my order and drove up to the window without a single warning my car engulfed in flames from the front driver side . I turned my car off jumped out called. The fire department and watched as my car continued to build flames until the fire department finally showed up. Had i taken the freeway that day instead of the streets i wouldnt have noticed the fire until it was to late. . Im in shock and also just [XXX] that something like thus happened. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2008 A4

Takata recall- my audi is at the dealership and they have not fixed the airbags that are defective and will kill.takata recall dealer failed to do the recall. It's been a months now. So it's dangerous driving the car without fixing the airbag problem, in case of a crash. Dealer is audi of peabody ma

2006 A4

To whom this may concern,i have written 3,292 character and am deleting key pointed of my story my law has copied all documentation and will send out a verified formal letteram writing in regards to a few past experiences am an injury attorney in new york dublin law firm first of all i want to add me and my client suffered injuries due to your concoius understanding of your early and late model vehicles i purchased a 2006 audi a4 with 60k miles for my elderly from a reputable audi dealer "champion i have purchased and serviced many vehicle their in the past 10 years my mother is a very preservative lady she does not enjoy or better like driving expensive vehicle as she see it as a depression ting values we agreed on a 2006 audi a4 i wanted something with a lot of safety features. I travel 6 times a month back and forth from sf to new york and central u.s i have put about 4k into her vehicle between safety item dryrotted tires brakes etc more then 60% of my expenses have been engine repairs. The worse expense was the check engine came on and the turbo need replacing $3500 she was at the dealer and contacted me just to get my advise i told the service writer i wanted to pay. This happens everytime she has taken the car in for service so i try my best to do it for her it's not a trust issue with audi dealer or services advisors is that she wants my opinion it ar she puts less then 4 thousand miles, vehicle for maintenance but i advise my associates to advise your service advisors work underunning out of characters)!!will be expecting a call a settlement on whom ever is in consumer affairs for audi internationalhere's my direct number in case you've had a similar or worse citation and want representation will be happy to help 305-600seven05one thanks sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2006 A4

Owner was driving, vehicle started to exhibit a slight bucking, smoke came into passenger compartment. Pulled over and observed small fire on top of engine. Analysis revealed fire origin at #1 ignition coil on top front of engine. Fire was extinguished quickly and vehicle is repairable. *tr

Air Bags 15% 455 Read

2015 A4

Takata recall or nhtsa campaign id 14v66700 i was in an accident july 13 2018. My car's airbags did not deploy, 3 other cars involved in the accident airbags did deploy. Fireman at the scene told me "there is a recall on your car, did you know?" my market valuation report as my car was totaled, states there is a recall on this car. It states due to an improper algorithm in the airbag control module, if a crash necessitates deployment of the side airbags, a second impact to the front of the vehicle may not command the front air bags to also deploy and as a consequence further states, if the front air bags do not deploy in the event of a secondary impact to the front of the vehicle, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. Traffic was stopped on the highway and you could clearly see brake lights and the slowing of traffic for quite a distance. I travel this area regularly and am aware of the construction that causes traffice to slow. The truck ahead of me stopped, i was at a complete stop, the car behind me stopped then a a car hit me from behind, my car was pushed into another vehicle a car length ahead of me. My airbags did not deploy, my head hit the steering wheel. My car was also pushed sideways into the concrete divider. When i read the recall, it is exactly what happened in my car. My car was manufactured october 28, 2014. Why did they not deploy? Please advise as this was a serious situation and i am dealing with a brain injury. There was a fatality as well. *tt *dt *tr

2013 A4

Takata recall - rearended a stopped truck at approximately 30 mph. Car is totaled. Airbags didn't go off despite massive front end damage.

2013 A4

Rear ended a truck at a speed of approximately 30 mph on a highway and airbag did not deploy.

2009 A4

The negligent driver yielded to the flow of traffic without stopping. When he collided with us, the airbags (exploded) deployed so strongly that they damaged the windshield and our bodies: face, neck, etc. Our beloved Audi A4 2009 was totaled and after that we had several operations: 2 eye operations (need 2 more), dental surgeries, 3 neck surgeries ... multiple unpaid medical expenses.

2005 A4

The airbags in our 2005 Audi A4 were recalled. We had the airbag replaced due to the recall in Audi of Stratham, 58 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH 03885 in February 2023. On 12/8/23, my daughter was involved in a serious front-end collation with another vehicle. The airbags in the Audi did not deploy. The other vehicle (which sustained less damage) did deploy. Without the airbags, her face hit the steering wheel, causing a large laceration to her eyelid and significant bruising and swelling to her face.

2005 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the his vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver and passenger suffered injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

2004 A4

Tl*the contacts owns a 2004 audi a4. The contact stated that the vehicle was rear ended; however, he was not present at the time of the crash. At the time, the front passenger side air bag deployed, but the driver's side air bag did not. As a result, the driver was injured as well as the passenger in the other vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

2003 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds and switching lanes, another vehicle driving at high speeds crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The other vehicle then spun around and crashed into the front of the vehicle impacting the drivers side and the front passengers side. The air bags did not deploy. The rear passengers seat belt restrained a child passenger tightly who then received ash marks and light abrasions from the impact. The drivers head hit the steering wheel that cause extensive head aches that required medical attention. The child passenger and the driver were taken for medical testing. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company and then towed to the contacts residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2003 A4

Takata recall i have a 2003 audi a4 i was sideswiped recently causing significant amount of driver side damage which one of the airbags deployed i'm suffering from the injury

2003 A4

Our brand new 2003 audi a4 was rear-ended by a ford f-550 traveling at approx. 55 mph. The ford f-550 did not brake before impact and hit the audi with such force that it impacted the vehicle immediately in front which hit that vehicle in front of it. All were stopped for a traffic light. My wife, the only occupant and driver, had to be cut out of the audi. She suffered permanent brain injury as a result of hitting the rear-view mirror and windshield. She also suffered numerous other injuries. She hit the steering wheel with such force as to bend the bottom of the wheel inward. My complaint...the driver air-bag did not deploy while the passenger side air-bag did deploy. Had the drivers side air-bag deployed, she may have not suffered brain injury from this event. I've contacted audi several times for an explanation with "bs" answers. I finally told them that they should have at least given her a new car. Perhaps i'm a bit naive. In any event, i'm certain that the air-bag should have deployed had it been working properly. *nm

Exterior Lighting 12% 366 Read

2006 A4

The left headlight flickers and turns off. Changing the bulb did not fix the problem and neither did changing the ballast. I found that there was a settled class action lawsuit however they said that the lawsuit extended the warranty for headlights to 5 years. The lawsuit was settled in 2013 and my car is a 2006 model so i am not sure how it could ever help me.

2009 A4

2004 A4

I originally had 3 recalls on my vehicle i called in to see about getting them fixed free of charge as explained in the recall tech bulletin .the customer service representative proceeded in getting all of my information then after doing so tells me there are no recalls on my vehicle and proceeded to update my cars info shortly after i went back to the original site of this recall put in my cars info again and all the recalls that was once available for my vehicle was mysteriously gone.i never received a notice and never got it fixed. Now the recall that was originally posted are starting to be noticeable on my vehicle such as the defective water pump, defective headlights and defective airbag situation what can i have done about this issue

2002 A4

2002 audi a4 with 370k burned a bit of oil which was fine cleaned the engine out with cleaners it smoked a bit which is normal.. Headlights started flickering 'hids' so i parked it. 3 days later i go to take the car on a test drive and the drivers headlight lit on fire ! Not sure if it was a headlight issue or a wiring issue.. Insurance will not cover it.

1999 A4

The headlights do not provide sufficient illumination on low or high beam. Driver was not able to avoid hitting a herd of elk because of the lighting. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

2020 A4

The MMI or infotainment center turns off and reboots/kicks user out while the car is in motion and also while stopped. The MMI going off has cut out while backing up not allowing the rear camera to be used and has also not allowed the front and rear sensors to be used for parking/auto breaking. There seems to be a large portion of similar complaints and unknown fixes for 2020 models either exactly the same or similar. Personally have not had it inspected or attempted to fix outside the recommended soft reset, user account reset, and even unplugging battery to reset as well. No fix has been identified or has proven to not cause the issue from recurring. This has occurred more frequently in past week or so ~15Jun where it rebooted once in an two drive, 16Jun no reboots for 1.5 hour min drive, 17Jun one reboot for 1.5 hour drive, and 19Jun where it rebooted 7 times in 2 hour drive. There is no warning and seems to be random or when on full screen maps through Android Auto.

2017 A4

The headlights on my 2017 Audi A4 have developed stress cracks in the headlamp housing. According to the inspection performed by an authorized Audi dealer, these cracks will obscure headlight projection and lower the visibility range at night. The dealer specifically noted there were no signs of outside influence or misuse, and the issue is likely due to internal headlight temperature, external ambient temperature, and age. This defect directly impairs visibility and makes it unsafe to drive the vehicle at night or in low-light conditions. Headlights are a critical safety system. The problem has been confirmed and documented by the Audi dealership in a written inspection report. Audi of America has acknowledged that the defect is unrelated to misuse but refuses to fully assist with repairs, despite admitting it impacts visibility. The issue is ongoing and worsens with time. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages related to the defect prior to its discovery. The vehicle and documentation are available for inspection upon request. This is a safety concern that puts me and others at risk due to reduced nighttime visibility.

2016 A4

Air system is putting out excessive debris and particles . Computer mmi does not work. Can not log into to audi portal propertly and sync. My software. Never received my recall on the electrical system wiring. Had it at the dealer for services multiple times and problem not resolved. Keeps reoccurring

2016 A4

Lights just "dip" and turn off while driving.... Have to manually turn lights off and turn back on while driving. Have replace balasts and bulbs as dealer recommended. Still dips, and turns off.. "very serious" problem.

2015 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 audi a4. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the front grill of the vehicle detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the headlights were inoperable, and there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was relating the issue to a wiring issue. The vehicle was taken to key ford of york (422 us-1, york, me 03909) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the headlights needed to be replaced. Additionally, the engine oil needed to be topped off. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure with the headlights recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Service Brakes 12% 360 Read

1998 A4

Malfunctioning of housing for brakes and clutch caused brake failure which resulted in a vehicle crash. Driver received severe injuries. *jb

1998 A4

While drivingthe abs braking systm which is activated malfunctioned, having no braking ability, and causing a frontal impact. The driver's and passenger's airbags did deploy but not all the way. Also, seatbelt tensioner malfunctioned, which did not hold properly the occupant, and occupant sustained a broken bone. Please provide further information. *ak

1997 A4

Wet braking. Brakes failed to grab in a timely fashion, major delay in braking action led to my hitting the brake harder causing vehicle to skid sideways on a slippery roadway into another vehicle.*ak

2017 A4

I have been an Audi A4 owner for more than 10 years. During that time, I have had 2 incidents where I could have easily been killed as well as injured or killed passengers in oncoming vehicles. The latest was this morning on March 23, 2022. The other was nearly 10 years ago. My personal investigation has led me to a conclusion that I have not yet seen anywhere else. In both cases, I am trying to get into a heavy flow of traffic. I know that I will have to "gun it" to get up to speed. For that reason, I have one foot on the accelerator and one on the brake. When traffic opens to where I think it is safe to proceed, I press the accelerator while my foot is still on the brake. In the situation this morning, I intended to execute a sharp right turn into the closest lane of a road with 2-lanes going in that direction. I pressed the accelerator hard while turning the steering wheel. Instead of turning right, the car shot across both lanes of traffic, wiped out a traffic sign and entered the lanes of oncoming traffic. I had zero control. It was only dumb luck that I avoided traffic in both directions (both of which were travelling at roughly 60 mph). Even though I knew about this risk from my earlier incident, I didn't think about it at the time. I realize that my actions send conflicting signals to the car (go/don't go), but the last thing the car should do is propel itself forward with no control on the part of the driver. I don't know if this is limited to Audi or the A4, but I wanted to make my experience public to possibly avoid a serious or fatal accident by someone else. It is very avoidable with proper knowledge and attention. I'd be interested in knowing if you have been notified of any other incidents of this type.

2017 A4

I was driving on the highway in rainy conditions. (driving according to speed limit) and i suddenly lost control. The car wouldn't turn when i turned the wheel and started veering out of the lane. It then turned into the opposite direction into traffic and eventually spun to a stop.

2005 A4

Audi a4 cabriolet. On may 2006 the air bag warning light was on and brought to the dealer for repair. On september 2006 the air bag light and the brake warning light were on and brought to the dealer for repair. On november 10 i had an accident due to a brake failure driving at 15 mph exiting the highway. Manufacturer rejects a failure of brakes testing the car static at body shop. At crash , the driver airbag did not deployed, there was no passenger but the passenger air bag deployed. Roll over protector ejected even with no intention to roll. 2- failures and repeated malfunctioning lead to accident even manufacturer denies any problem, my belief is that car is unsafe to drive. I have read other same problems in this dot site. 3- first 2 times repair shop stated a repair. At the moment car is being repaired already 4 months. Many irregularities with service and repairs while at dealers and sub contractors trusted repair shops.

2002 A4

While pulling into the driveway, the brakes failed. The pedal locked up and would not move. There was no braking force at all. I attempted to engage the emergency brake but was unable to before the car crashed into the back of the garage, causing significant damage to the car and the house. The car is currently in the body shop and will then be sent to the mechanic for diagnostic and repairs. *tr

2002 A4

2002 audi a4 customer states that failed brakes caused an accident**cc the consumer stated that the brakes collapsed upon him trying to apply them. The manufacturer stated the collision must have occurred first, and in the course of the collision, the bracket in which the brake pedal was mounted collapsed, as it was designed to do. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of consumer). *jb

2002 A4

Consumer heard a loud noise coming from the driveway. Consumer went outside and saw vehicle rolling out from the driveway, and it crashed into a parked vehicle. The police were called, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic adjusted the brakes. *ak

2001 A4

Brakes were working fine, coming off freeway, was coasting thru light, traffic stopped, brakes no longer worked, brake pedal was suddenly flush with floor. Rearended a car, car started jumping forward. Had to use the emergency brake to stop the car. Car was towed after accident, not because it was not drivable, it was not drivable due to brake problem. Repair shop said brakes failed to vacuum hose breaking, no warning prior to losing brakes. *tr

Hydraulic 10% 309 Read

1998 A4

Malfunctioning of housing for brakes and clutch caused brake failure which resulted in a vehicle crash. Driver received severe injuries. *jb

1998 A4

1997 A4

2005 A4

2002 A4

2001 A4

While traveling at approxmimately 20 mph attempted to stop vehicle and brakes failed to slow vehicle down. Consumer's vehicle struck another vehicle, causing no injuries. Dealership has not examined vehicle. *ak *jb

2000 A4

The seat heater failed, also when the vehicle was in reverse, and the consumer applied the brake, the vehicle failed to stop. *jb the vehicle wasn't drivable when the ignition coils failed. Scc

2000 A4

I was driving at night on the road entering a highway at about 35 mph when i spotted something on the road. Being that my vehicle is awd and equipped with abs i broke and swerved. I felt no response form the brakes and by that time (2-4 seconds) my car had lost control and started to spin. The car spun and went to an exit lane and hit another car forcing it off the road before coming to a complete stop. The car is now undriveable. *ak

Engine 9% 272 Read

2016 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 audi a4. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he detected a burning odor. The dashboard gauges and epc warning lights illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a gas station to refuel then back to his commercial property when he noticed there was fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact exited the vehicle and the fire went out on it's own. No police report was filed. The contact notified his insurance company and was informed that his vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v229000 (engine and engine cooling) and the failure was related to the recall. The insurance company also informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa and to have the vehicle towed to an audi dealer for diagnosis. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

2014 A4

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 audi a4. While the vehicle was parked with the ignition off, the contact's neighbor alerted him of smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact grabbed the fire extinguisher and opened the front door where he noticed the vehicle was in flames. There were no injuries or property damage. The fire department extinguished the fire and a report was filed. The police were contacted and they also filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed and towed by the contact's insurance company for investigation. Audi natick (549 worcester st, natick, ma 01760, (508) 651-0388) and the manufacturer were notified. The manufacturer provided case number: 190350385. The failure mileage was 52,000. The vin was invalid.

2014 A4

On 4/17/2018 i drove my car from saint petersburg , florida to ruskin, fl, which is about 40 miles one way. On the way back i would say i drove about 28 miles then suddenly the car started smoking from the front & back of car. I pulled over on the highway after coming across the skyway bridge, the car cuts off. I would say 1 or 2 mins later flames were on top of the hood of the car. At that time i exit the car & waited til the fire department & state trooper come. Case number: fhpc180ff040720 . Troop: solley 941-492-5850 german luxury automaker audi is recalling more than a million of its vehicles due to faulty electric coolant pumps, which have the potential to overheat and start a fire. The recall affects roughly 1.2 million audi cars and suvs total and includes the a4 (2013 to 2016), a5 (2013 to 2017), a6 (2012 to 2015), and the 2013 to 2017 q5 suv, the associated press reports. (800) 822-2834 (800) 822-audi monday-friday, 8am ' 9pm (est) saturday, 10am ' 7pm (est)

2013 A4

The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4 Allroad. The contact stated that while parked and occupied in the vehicle, after starting the vehicle, her friend heard a puff noise coming from under the vehicle. No warning light illuminated however, after starting the vehicle, the electronic power control illuminated. In addition, the contact's friend lifted the hood of the vehicle, and he noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire was extinguished by the contact and her friend. A fire department arrived at the scene however the fire was already extinguished upon their arrival. The fire report was unknown. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to Accu-Tech Auto Body. The vehicle engine was destroyed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by her insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

2011 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a4. The contact stated that after the air conditioner was activated, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was parked and twenty minutes later, the front end of the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

2009 A4

Oil consumption i had this car since 2012 and found out recently about oil consumption class action lawsuit through the internet, when my car started consuming copious amounts of oil. The owner manual says a quart per ~1,200 miles, but i'm getting oil light at about 400 miles after service at the dealership. I spoke with multiple dealerships including the dealership i'm currently doing every 10k maintenance with and none have actually helped me out since i'm out of warranty of 80k. I spoke with audi corporate and they say they will review when they get to my case which is pretty much never. They keep telling me to take my car in to do phase 2 oil consumption which is going to be a several grand repair. I did phase 1 out of pocket roughly 1,700 and they fixed pcv breather valve, seal and updated software after i replaced the pcv breather valve recently, but they said the valve is old, so they replaced with newer one, but still pretty much doing the same thing and that's consuming oil. Audi corporate say they will "review" my case which pretty much means i pay out of pocket and then they'll see which i doubt. This car is literally a headache never buying an audi again. Audi is crooked and they do not want to repair even though they know about these problems. I know they're trying to bait me into repairing the car further which will ultimate lead to a 10k engine replacement and that's not going to happen not on my dime.

2009 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 audi a4. While the vehicle was parked, the contact found oil spills under the vehicle. While driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned there was a burning odor of oil coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear main seal of the engine's crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. The vin was not available.

2006 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 audi a4. The contact stated that there was a sweet, burning smell present in the vehicle for two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the contact was always advised that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The radiator failed at one point and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The contact was advised by the mechanic that a plastic piece of the radiator had fractured on and allowed anti -freeze to leak into the vehicle, causing the sweet, burning odor. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 104,000. *tr

2005 A4

'takata recall' i made appointments and registered to get my airbag replaced on numerous occasions. In june i made an appointment at the elmwood park location and when i got their the guy lied and said the computers are down he didn't want to help me. They have the parts available and don't want to fix it it is now 2018 and no one from audi called me and my vehicle is registered with them. So my air bag can rupture at any time i was in a car accident on 1/4/17 i was intentionally rear ended by a white bmw and i was in the car with my 8 year old nephew and mom who was in the front passenger seat i could have been killed and seriously injured. Not only that my gas tank fuel injector the air pressure is off causing it to stop constantly while getting gas. Third i had this p2005 and p2006 error code which is the intake air exchange manifold flap check engine light on which is a manufacturing error when i went to get it replaced costing me 1,800 the light is still on and the same error code is back 2 months later nothing was fixed on my car period and on 10/31/17 i went to audi in upper saddle river and they did not fix it either of find a dealer with the airbag near by that has the parts to replace it tho could have cost me and my passengers their life and this isn't unacceptable for audi to treat customers like that regardless of my vehicle being old new or brought from a third party dealership all audi owners should be treated equally and remedies be address according to law and recall. Being that a safety recall is issued customer preference is null and void because safety and wealth has no bearing in who gets first dibs on airbags no audi owner should get preference over the other whether it be they brought their car directly from the audi dealership or not and that the impression i'm getting and based on my experience not all customers and owner are treated equally

Engine And Engine Cooling 8% 232 Read

2013 A4

The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4. The contact stated that his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed when he heard a loud unidentified sound coming from the engine compartment. Suddenly, white smoke and flames were emerging from the engine compartment. The vehicle was successfully pulled to the side of the road by the contact's grandson. After the grandson managed to exit the vehicle, a short while later the vehicle caught fire. A bystander came over and assisted in extinguishing the fire. No one was injured during the incident. The fire department arrived and extinguished the remaining flames. There was no police or fire department report filed. The vehicle was towed and the insurance company determined the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

2006 A4

Car did not show any signs prior to check engine light coming on. Within several minutes of check in light appearing the car begin driving rough and smoke poured from under the hood. My husband quickly cut the wires of the coil pack from the housing to prevent the fire from spreading, as i grabbed the fire extinguisher. *tr

2006 A4

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 audi a4. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front and back of the vehicle. She pulled the vehicle over and turned off the ignition. She then heard a loud explosion underneath the vehicle. She exited and noticed flames underneath the vehicle and from under the hood as well. When the fire department arrived, the front half of the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished, but the fire department was unable to determine the cause of the failure. A fire report was filed. The contact did not notice any failures prior to the fire. The vehicle was inspected by an insurance adjuster, who was also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was labeled as destroyed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 33,000.

2005 A4

Dt: the contact owns a 2005 audi a4 2.0 liter turbo engine. The non linear acceleration, it will bog and surge while in traffic. While pressing hard on the gas, it will suddenly surge forward, causing drivers behind him to constantly apply the brakes. Also, the low speed power steering will not come on. It was limited and very hard to steer. This problem with the power steering started intermittently. The contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. But because of the lack of power steering acceleration prevented from being hit. The vehicle has been at the dealership five times for the accelerating problem, and once for the power steering problem. The dealership has not corrected the acceleration problem. The dealership started a diagnostic test on the power steering. The contact contacted the manufacturer many times, and they were cooperative. The repairs are being delayed because the dealership forgot to order the parts. The numbers of failures were 100 times at least. The problems first began 10 days after purchase of the vehicle on april 4, 2005, and it was in for service on april 14, 2005. The consumer was told the bog and surge was within audi's specifications and no corrective action would take place. 11/15/05. *jb

2003 A4

Forgot to install c clip on temp sensor on radiator hose which popped out causing major engine damage and blown head gasket which was denied for many months. In oct. 08 they forgot to tighten bracket which caused wires to smoke and fire.aug 08-trimmed serpentine belt rather than replaced and car stopped running in middle of interstate. Sept 09 replaced oil pan but forgot to put plug back oct 08 oil residue on damper they threw out and did not replace. They forgot to put bolts back on sub frame and miracle i was not killed. This caused axle problems. When they replaced bolts they did not have bushings in stock and they released car without these bushings which is a safety violation. When bushings came in they refused to work on our vehicle and we had to go to different mechanic. They told us we needed timing belt when the headgasket was blown. Now there is new recall for coil packs and they refuse to work on our car. The new gm is listening to the service mgr. Who is not telling the complete story nor is the new gm reviewing the facts. Our lives are in danger with this vehicle and since we still owe $15k we cannot trade it in. Started june 2008 and continues until today. Coil packs which were just recalled are causing car not to run and we are stuck *cw

2003 A4

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 audi a4. While driving 38 mph, the check engine soon light illuminated and the entire vehicle began shaking. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, but has not yet been diagnosed. The contact also noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He checked the vehicle and discovered an engine leak. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they informed him that the vehicle had been repaired; however, the contact does not believe that anything was done to the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the shaking was due to the motor mount. The current and failure mileages were 35,600.

2002 A4

I have an 2002 audi a4. In december 2006 the car suddenly stalled while traveling on an extremely busy interstate. This occurred with no warning at all. After having the car towed ($200 plus) we found that the timing belt had failed which in turn completely destroyed the engine. The car only has 45,000 miles on it and we followed all recommended service. This belt should not have failed and by doing so put my family and everyone else on that highway in a horrendously dangerous situation. *jb

2001 A4

The "check engine" light on my 2001 audi a4 quattro came on and was running somewhat roughly. I called the dealerships service department and they told me to bring it in. On the 8-mile freeway drive the engine caught fire and destroyed the engine. *tr

2001 A4

Owner was driving vehicle when smoke started to come from the dashboard. Examination revealed that a rubber body plug in the right front towboard ignited due to an overheated exhaust system, causing a fire that burned on the right front floor and upward into the dash. Spark plugs showed an engine management system problem existed that caused the overheated exhaust. *tr

2001 A4

While driving 60-65 mph, the vehicle lost power with the dashboard flashing. The consumer began smelling burnt wires and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer pulled over and opened the hood. Upon doing so, flames shot out. *jb

Power Train 7% 210 Read

1998 A4

Malfunctioning of housing for brakes and clutch caused brake failure which resulted in a vehicle crash. Driver received severe injuries. *jb

2009 A4

Parked in an incline, i attempted to back out of a drive way. I placed my foot on the brake and placed the car in reverse and removed my foot from the brake. The vehicle went forward as if in neutral with no resistance at all. I stepped on the brake quickly to prevent from going through the garage door. Although i depressed the accelerator the car was not moving in reverse. I had to get the engine rpm up fairly high to get the car to move at all. It was like i had the parking brake on but if i let up on the accelerator, the car would again roll forward. When the car reached the top of the drive, it quickly grabbed and accelerated. I stepped on the brake quickly but not before i hit a retaining wall behind me. This type of hesitation has also been experienced when in drive. Depressing the accelerator does not produce immediate results. Then starts to increase rpm's an then the car lunges forward. I have returned it to the audi dealer a few months ago for this exact problem. When the service man moved my car he immediately noticed the condition but it was returned to me "working as designed". For the next 2-3 months, the transmission was as responsive as any other auto but this has changed back to the way it was. Updated ivoq 10/26/10 *tr

2006 A4

2004 A4

Vehicle is having a problem with the transmission. Owner has leased this vehicle in june 2004. When the vehicle is in reverse, it will not move then suddenly the engine will accelerate and a click and pop sound will be heard and then the vehicle will surge backward. Owner had taken the vehicle to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem. Instead the transmission was replaced because it was said at that time that they were aware of the problem but could not repair it. Provide further details.

2002 A4

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 audi a4. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph she heard a loud popping noise and smoke came from underneath the hood. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle and it was towed to a dealer. They dealer advised her that the differential in the transmission overheated and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered to buy her vehicle for $500. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 105,000.

2002 A4

An accident occured in my 2002 audi a4 with the new-for-2002 cvt transmission (continuously variable transmission) resulting from a condition that i believe is defective relating to the function of the transmission. After depressing the accelerator from a dead stop, there is a long lag between before the vehicle begins to move. As a result, in order to accelerate quickly in traffic, one must press the accelerator all the way to the floor in advance. This can cause serious problems if one must quickly stop, right after starting. In this case, my fiance accidentally hit the rear of the car in front of her at a light when they quickly stopped just after starting.

2001 A4

1. We were stuck in traffic on an incline for a period of approximately 5 to 10 minutes slowly approaching the caldecott tunnel (cal. Highway 24-east bound) which was backed up. I was required to push our manual clutch in an out repeatedly during the backup, but was very careful not to "ride" the clutch. 2. Twice in a period of 12 months, the special "dual clutch" flywheel and clutch assembly began to catch fire. In the first instance, the car became inoperative and had to be towed. In the second instance i was able to get off the freeway to prevent further damage and danger, but the car was again inoperative. It is undoubtedly the defective flywheel design which is catching fire since the clutch in the first instance had just been replaced. 3. In both instances within the 12-month period, the entire flywheel and clutch system had to be replaced even though the clutch was still operative. The expense was approximately $3000 for each repair since audi claimed this was "driver error." (the repair parts are available.) this is a preposterous claim since i have been driving manual transmission vehicles successfully for 40+ years without having similar problems as experienced with the fire-prone audi flywheel. Similar complaints and experiences are reported on the internet all over the country on various forums. All such reports detail a similar denial of responsibility by audi. *tr

2000 A4

2001 audi a4 began to smoke. Drove 5 minutes to a friend's house and parked in driveway, consumer went inside of house, and car was sitting for 20 minutes. Then, someone knocked, and told consumer that car was sitting in the middle of traffic. Car disengaged on its own, and almost ran over two children. Took to dealer, and they said back brake pads, and rotors were burned to a crisp. No conclusion to why this happened or why car rolled into traffic on its own.*ak also, the brake pedal went to the floor when the consumer applied the brakes. The consumer's investigation showed that there were numerous reports about spongy brakes regarding this vehicle. The consumer feels unsafe driving this vehicke but the dealer and the manufacturer could not find solution to the problem. *yh

2021 A4

I am writing to report a persistent issue with my 2021 Audi A4, VIN [XXX] . I have been experiencing a noticeable vibration, humming, and shuddering sensation that occurs specifically when turning at slow speeds (e.g., in a parking lot or when making a tight turn at an intersection). This issue has been diagnosed at a dealership, and the diagnostic report from the service invoice dated 07/12/2025 noted "VIBRATION HUMMING SHUDDER WHILE TURNING." The vehicle's mileage at the time was 38,888 miles. Dealership diagnosed this issue as a failing AWD clutch system. I took the car to a different repair shop, and they redirected me to the Audi Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). The symptoms described in the TSB—"vibrations, humming, droning, or rubbing can be heard and/or felt in the vehicle interior... when the steering wheel is turned to full lock"—perfectly matches my experience. TSB Link - [XXX] The vehicle details are: Model: Audi A4 Year: 2021 VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 39490 Since this is an issue due to a sub-optimal part shipped by Audi, many other Audi owners are also facing similar issues. Therefore, I want to report this issue to the NHTSA and take action on cars sold by Audi. This issue divert driver attention and is a potential cause of accident while taking the turn as driver may get distracted. I already got my car serviced at Audi dealership but they didn't inform me about this issue while the car was under warranty. Now the car is out of warranty after Apr-2025, I'm facing this issue significantly and dealership is charging close to $5000 to fix the issue. Please let me know what information you require from me to proceed. I would like Audi to place a recall on the car models facing this issue and implement the fix for all owners facing the issue because of faulty part shipped by Audi of America. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2021 A4

The vehicle at 13,xxx miles on the high ways, and during stop & go traffic; vehicle begins to tremble, transmission and floor shakes, rpms are higher than normal, abnormal noises coming from engine (screeching), jerking on acceleration on the first gears, rough idle, happens only on highways after 1hr of driving. Can drive over 40 min without any check engine light turning on. No codes come up, while clearly having issues. After a day of being off, car goes back to normal without those issues, just vibrations and pulsing on idle. -happens on Texas highways where vehicle begins to have trouble with acceleration and transmission shakes yet no check engine or error messages appear. -problem has been shown to one Audi dealer while happening and another Audi dealer was able to reproduce the problem. They even noted how vehicle will do all the issues noted above while not providing any error codes or messages. - vehicle has been inspected but all they do is reset software and hand back keys. While issues are still prevalent. - no warning, no over heat or any codes appear on the vehicle. Issues started at 13,xxx miles. Only on long highway or stop and go traffic does it happens

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Audi A4 specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Audi A4. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN.

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How the A4's size changed by generation:

Years	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2020–2023	187″	73″	56″	111″	3,633 lb
2017	186″	71″	55″	111″	3,627 lb
2014	186″	72″	58″	111″	3,891 lb
2011	185″	72″	56″	111″	3,263 lb
2008	181″	70″	56″	104″	3,671 lb
2005	180″	69″	57″	104″	3,483 lb
2002	180″	70″	56″	104″	3,823 lb
1996–1999	178″	68″	56″	103″	2,976 lb

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

Audi A4 cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the A4 holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 92 cu ft of passenger volume and 31 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

Passenger ft³

Cargo ft³

123

Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Audi A4 tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires

Wheel sizeby VIN

Tire sizeby VIN

Bolt patternby trim

Tire pressure32–36 PSI

Engine oil

Oil typeFull synthetic

Gradeon oil cap

Capacityby engine

Battery

Main battery12V · group by trim

Key-fob cellCR2032

Wiper blades

Front bladesby generation

Rear bladeif equipped

Fuses

Fuse boxeshood + dash

Diagramon box lid

Light bulbs

Headlightby trim

Tail / brakeby trim

Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

What MPG does the Audi A4 get?

The Audi A4 returns up to 31 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine. Pick an engine to see its city / highway / combined rating by year:

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
1996 A4	17	25	20	2.8L 6-cyl
1997 A4	17	25	20	2.8L 6-cyl
1998 A4	18	27	21	2.8L 6-cyl
1999 A4	18	26	21	2.8L 6-cyl
2000 A4	18	26	21	2.8L 6-cyl
2001 A4	16	24	19	2.8L 6-cyl
2002 A4	17	25	19	3L 6-cyl
2003 A4	18	26	21	3L 6-cyl
2004 A4	18	26	21	3L 6-cyl
2005 A4	19	26	22	3L 6-cyl
2006 A4	18	27	21	3.1L 6-cyl
2007 A4	18	27	21	3.1L 6-cyl
2008 A4	18	27	21	3.1L 6-cyl
2009 A4	17	25	20	3.1L 6-cyl

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
1997 A4	18	27	21	1.8L 4-cyl
1998 A4	20	29	23	1.8L 4-cyl
1999 A4	20	29	24	1.8L 4-cyl
2000 A4	21	29	24	1.8L 4-cyl
2001 A4	20	29	23	1.8L 4-cyl
2002 A4	20	29	23	1.8L 4-cyl
2003 A4	20	27	23	1.8L 4-cyl
2004 A4	20	27	23	1.8L 4-cyl
2005 A4	21	30	24	2L 4-cyl
2006 A4	21	30	24	2L 4-cyl
2007 A4	21	29	24	2L 4-cyl
2008 A4	21	30	24	2L 4-cyl
2009 A4	23	30	25	2L 4-cyl
2010 A4	23	30	26	2L 4-cyl
2011 A4	22	30	25	2L 4-cyl
2012 A4	22	30	25	2L 4-cyl
2013 A4	24	31	26	2L 4-cyl
2014 A4	23	31	26	2L 4-cyl
2015 A4	24	31	26	2L 4-cyl
2016 A4	24	31	27	2L 4-cyl
2017 A4	27	37	31	2L 4-cyl
2018 A4	27	37	31	2L 4-cyl
2019 A4	27	34	30	2L 4-cyl
2020 A4	27	35	30	2L 4-cyl
2026 A4	24	34	28	2L 4-cyl

Year	City	Highway	Combined	Engine
2021 A4	25	34	28	2L 4-cyl Hybrid
2022 A4	26	34	29	2L 4-cyl Hybrid
2023 A4	24	33	28	2L 4-cyl Hybrid
2024 A4	26	35	30	2L 4-cyl Hybrid
2025 A4	26	36	29	2L 4-cyl Hybrid

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov — best combined rating per engine & year. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

What engines does the Audi A4 have? Power & range

The Audi A4 is offered with 3 powertrains — 3.1L 6-cyl, 2L 4-cyl, 2L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Engine	Displacement	Transmission	Drive	Fuel
V6	3.1L · 6-cyl	Automatic (S6)	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	Premium
4-cyl	2.0L · 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	AWD	Premium
Hybrid	2.0L · 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S7)	AWD	Premium

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

How much does a Audi A4 cost to own?

A Audi A4 tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

75%

Value @ 1 yr

53%

Value @ 3 yrs

37%

Value @ 5 yrs

$12,500

Est. 5-yr fuel

Estimate resale value — enter what you paid (or the MSRP):

Age	Value retained	Est. resale value	Lost to depreciation
Year 1	75%	—	—
Year 2	63%	—	—
Year 3	53%	—	—
Year 4	44%	—	—
Year 5	37%	—	—

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

Depreciation — the biggest cost: this A4 loses about 63% of its value over five years.
Fuel — ≈ $12,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the A4 ages.
Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

Is the Audi A4 safe?

The Audi A4 earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:

Year	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2025 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2024 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2021 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2020 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2019 A4	☆☆☆☆☆	☆☆☆☆☆	☆☆☆☆☆	☆☆☆☆☆
2018 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2017 A4	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2016 A4	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★
2015 A4	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★
2014 A4	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★
2013 A4	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★
2012 A4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★
2011 A4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.

How many miles does a Audi A4 last?

A well-maintained Audi A4 typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.5/5.

Decode your Audi A4’s window sticker & build

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All Audi A4 model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Audi A4 — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

Year	Recalls	Best MPG	Safety
2026 A4	0	28 mpg	—
2025 A4	0	29 mpg	★★★★★
2024 A4	0	30 mpg	★★★★★
2023 A4	0	28 mpg	—
2022 A4	3 recalls	29 mpg	—
2021 A4	4 recalls	28 mpg	★★★★★
2020 A4	3 recalls	30 mpg	★★★★★
2019 A4	1 recall	30 mpg	—
2018 A4	1 recall	31 mpg	★★★★★
2017 A4	1 recall	31 mpg	★★★★★
2016 A4	0	27 mpg	★★★★★
2015 A4	0	26 mpg	★★★★★
2014 A4	0	26 mpg	★★★★★
2013 A4	0	26 mpg	★★★★★
2012 A4	0	25 mpg	★★★★☆
2011 A4	0	25 mpg	★★★★☆
2010 A4	0	26 mpg	—
2009 A4	2 recalls	25 mpg	—
2008 A4	4 recalls	24 mpg	—
2007 A4	3 recalls	24 mpg	—
2006 A4	3 recalls	24 mpg	—
2005 A4	4 recalls	24 mpg	—
2004 A4	3 recalls	23 mpg	—
2003 A4	4 recalls	23 mpg	—
2002 A4	2 recalls	23 mpg	—
2001 A4	3 recalls	23 mpg	—
2000 A4	5 recalls	24 mpg	—
1999 A4	7 recalls	24 mpg	—
1998 A4	6 recalls	23 mpg	—
1997 A4	8 recalls	21 mpg	—
1996 A4	6 recalls	20 mpg	—

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the A4?

By owner-complaint volume, 2006, 1998, 2005 drew the most reports. 2007, 2022, 2023 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the A4 have?

73 recorded NHTSA recalls across 1996–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.

What MPG does the A4 get?

Up to 31 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

Is the A4 safe?

The A4 earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.

How many miles does a A4 last?

A well-maintained A4 typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the A4 reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the A4 is 4.5/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Audi A4 warranty?

New Audi models carry a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 4 years / 50,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Audi dealer.

Where is the Audi A4 made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your A4's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Audi may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much ground clearance does the A4 have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

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Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jun 2026. — ForCar Editorial

Audi A4 — Recalls, Reliability, Specs & VIN Decoder

Overview

Decode or check a Audi A4 by VIN

How to read a Audi A4 VIN — every digit explained

Model-year code (10th digit)

Where to find your A4 VIN

How many recalls does the Audi A4 have?

2022 Audi A4 recalls 3

2021 Audi A4 recalls 4

2020 Audi A4 recalls 3

2019 Audi A4 recalls 1

2018 Audi A4 recalls 1

2017 Audi A4 recalls 1

2009 Audi A4 recalls 2

2008 Audi A4 recalls 4

2007 Audi A4 recalls 3

2006 Audi A4 recalls 3

2005 Audi A4 recalls 4

2004 Audi A4 recalls 3

2003 Audi A4 recalls 4

2002 Audi A4 recalls 2

2001 Audi A4 recalls 3

2000 Audi A4 recalls 5

1999 Audi A4 recalls 7

1998 Audi A4 recalls 6

1997 Audi A4 recalls 8

1996 Audi A4 recalls 6

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