KnownCarProblems2014 Audi A4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Audi A4, most often about the engine (44% of complaints). It is 15th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints.
Complaints32
Recalls0
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0
Most common 2014 Audi A4 problems
Engine
14 complaints · 44%My car started burning oil much more frequently after it hit 120k miles. The light would come on to add a quart of oil every 1500 miles. The car now has 145k miles on it and the oil light comes on after 500-600 miles, which seems much too frequent. The car is only 6 years old and I would expect it to last another 50k…
I took my car to the Audi service center and they expressed to me that my engine coolant pump was not working and that it had to be replaced. However, they did not tell me it was apart of a recall. Had I known this, I feel as though I should not have been charged approximately $2,300 to get it fixed when it was…
Steering
9 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles.
The front wheel bearings were making noise @ 76,756 miles, while driving on the open road, so both were changed out. Upon checking the internet I found tsb no. 401548 referring to the problem in many Audi models from 2009-2016. With this extensive problem, a recall should be enforced. A month later @ 78998 miles the…
The steering locks up out of no were while driving making it seem like power steering failure and gives you a stuck then let go feeling. I'm a mechanic and have come to find out the steering universal joints seized and rusted bad making it well not steer smooth it's very dangerous and a car only 6 years old with 80000…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 13%Because of the odor of gasoline for several weeks, I had asked the dealer to investigate and what the reason was, if any. He called to tell me the fuel pump was leaking and that I should replace it for safety reasons such as gasoline coming in contact with the exhaust manifold. The pump was replaced by them. A copy of…
The contact owns a 2014 Audi A4. The contact stated while at a stop sign and attempting to proceed, the vehicle stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The contact and her boyfriend shifted into neutral and pushed the vehicle to the side of the road for a while until the vehicle eventually restarted. The…
Electrical
3 complaints · 9%While driving the vehicle, I get an 'alternator failure - battery might not be charging' warming, few seconds later the car almost completely shut down, the steering wheel becomes super stiff, can't accelerate, I almost hit a car next to me while trying to get out of the road and park in a safe place! Luckily was a 35…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Audi A4 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 2014 Audi A4
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Audi A4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (14 complaints); steering (9 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); fuel system (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Audi A4 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2014 Audi A4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Audi A4?
- It is 15th of 26 A4 model years by number of complaints, with 32 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.