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WAUDF78E68A••••••2012 Audi A4 AVANT
This build draws 5.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Audi A4 AVANT build (6 vs 1).
6on this build
22on the model
20builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Electrical System 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall is directly responsible for me driving a potentially deadly car over 70,000 miles and 10 years. To add insult to injury or death, the deadly defect has only been acknowledged in the last 18 months and there has been no remedy during this time, the idea that I have…
EngineJun 2016
June 4 2016 my vehicle stalled while driving on the freeway. Per audi dealer the cause is engine failure as the oil pump has a tendency to go bad causing no compression in the engine. The vehicle used synthetic oil and had its oil changed frequently including having to add…
Electrical SystemFeb 2014
Headlights have a malfunction where they turn off and on. The sensor says that the left front bulb has dipped but audi doesn't know what the issue is or how to fix it
Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2007
Purchased 2008 audi a4 new from dealership in october 2007. Two months after purchase, notice oil consumption problem at 1qt every 1,000 miles. Dealership says this is normal but my mechanic said it is not. With the help of a pro-bono attorney, contacted audi and demanded repair…
Air BagsFeb 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 audi a4. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V382000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WAUDF78E68A042328 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.