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2012 Audi A4 Avant Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Audi A4 Avant, most often about the engine (65% of complaints, typically around 65,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about A4 Avant model year since 2000.

Complaints26
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2

Most common 2012 Audi A4 Avant problems

  1. Engine

    17 complaints · 65%

    Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.

    Upon having 3 consecutive oil changes, my car suddenly began to burn oil (no leaks) after the first oil change upon driving less than 900 miles. Then the second oil change did the same thing upon driving under 300 miles. It actually ran out of oil totally. I added oil as instructed by the car, and it burn the oil…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 64,000 miles
    Car has been intermittently shutting down while driving. And starting up the car has become more and more randomly justified. Some times it starts up right away, some times it just takes a few cranks. Doesn't matter if it's warm or cold engine. I pulled ecu code and it says u0100 which is loss of communication to ECM.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 66,540 miles

  2. Other or unspecified

    4 complaints · 15%

    Takata recall: my 2012 Audi a4 was totalled in july 2014. After turning left in front of another car going 60 MPH, I was unable to correct myself and took my hands off the wheel, feel off the pedals, closed my eyes and waited for the other vehicle to strike me. I was wearing sunglasses at the time. Every air bag…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 14,000 miles
    This car has a massive oil consumption issue. A week after having an oil change the low oil light comes on after approximate 150 miles of driving. I started happening in february of 2017 shortly after the engine malfunction light came on . I took it to the dealership and after they ran the required tests that failed…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 63,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    3 complaints · 12%

    Car has been intermittently shutting down while driving. And starting up the car has become more and more randomly justified. Some times it starts up right away, some times it just takes a few cranks. Doesn't matter if it's warm or cold engine. I pulled ecu code and it says u0100 which is loss of communication to ECM.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 66,540 miles
    After a failed alternator and battery were replaced my entire electrical system has freaked out. 60,000mi on the dash, and my car is a brick. After a month on the lift the most well certified mechanics in my area, including some of Audi's own, are at a complete loss. The only thing we've come up with is that the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 60,000 miles

  4. Fuel system

    3 complaints · 12%

    Only five minutes after starting car in morning, engine rapidly lost power and quit completely while in 60 MPH traffic on heavily traveled interstate 526 in charleston, sc. Coasted car out of traffic lanes to side, a very dangerous location on elevated roadway. Had car towed to Audi dealer, who said they tested and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 29,000 miles
    I recently purchased my 2012 Audi a4 after a few weeks the check engine light came on after taking my car to have it diagnosed I was told ( system was to lean in bank 1) I was told I needed a new o2 system, light never went off and I was told next that their was a leak in a vacuum seal and lastly my coolant level was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 56,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2012 Audi A4 Avant recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2012 Audi A4 Avant

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Audi A4 Avant?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (17 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); other or unspecified (4 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2012 Audi A4 Avant have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Audi A4 Avant. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2012 a bad year for the Audi A4 Avant?
It is the 2nd most complained-about A4 Avant model year since 2000, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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