KnownCarProblemsAudi A4 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,261 complaints with NHTSA about the Audi A4 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2005, 2003. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Audi A4 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 A4 | 128 | Electrical | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 A4 | 45 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 A4 | 56 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 A4 | 32 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 A4 | 64 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 A4 | 120 | Engine | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 A4 | 175 | Air bags | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 A4 | 196 | Air bags | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 A4 | 295 | Lights | 3 | 8 |
| 2005 A4 | 219 | Lights | 3 | 7 |
| 2004 A4 | 189 | Fuel system | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 A4 | 210 | Fuel system | 3 | 10 |
| 2002 A4 | 181 | Electrical | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 A4 | 131 | Electrical | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 A4 | 96 | Brakes | 2 | 5 |
29 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Audi A4
- What years of the Audi A4 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (295), 2005 (219), 2003 (210).
- What is the most common problem with the Audi A4?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (475), electrical (353), engine (350).
- Which Audi A4 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (6), 2019 (10), 2011 (11). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.