NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

Complaints

11,814

Active records

Recalls

227

Active records

TSBs

13,008

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

6

Injuries

415

Crashes

422

Fires

212

Top reported issues — Audi

Click a category to expand its values.

Operating state

2,730

Condition issue

2,534

Reporting mechanism

2,063

Fluid issue

1,356

Safety restraint issue

1,253

Engine behavior

1,031

Driver assistance issue

1,004

Performance issue

977

Lighting behavior

918

Electrical issue

751

Braking behavior

726

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

679

Noise

567

Steering behavior

558

Thermal issue

543

Infotainment behavior

531

Vibration/harshness

499

Powering on/off behavior

395

Access/entry issue

285

Starting behavior

285

Safety restraint behavior

282

Smell

241

Ride/handling behavior

131

Recent change

128

Wiper/washer behavior

94

HVAC behavior

89

Electrified system issue

85

Communication/network issue

43

Charging behavior

23

Most-reported Audi models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

A4

3,014

2

A4 Quattro

2,890

3

A6

1,649

4

A6 Quattro

1,647

5

Q5

1,420

6

SQ5

1,416

7

Q7

1,037

8

SQ7

1,037

9

A3

891

10

A3 Quattro

724

11

S4

589

12

A5

370

13

A4 allroad

338

14

TT

326

15

TT Quattro

326

Browse all Audi models

All Audi models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

100100 Quattro200200 Quattro8080 Quattro9090 QuattroA3A3 QuattroA3 Sportback e-tronA4A4 allroadA4 QuattroA5A5 QuattroA5 SportbackA6A6 allroadA6 QuattroA7 QuattroA7 SportbackA8A8 QuattroallroadAllroad QuattroCabrioletCoupe Quattroe-tron GTe-tron Quattroe-tron Se-tron S Sportbacke-tron SportbackQ3Q3 QuattroQ4 e-tronQ4 e-tron SportbackQ5Q5 PHEVQ5 SportbackQ7Q8Q8 e-tronQ8 e-tron SportbackR8RS e-tron GTRS e-tron GT PerformanceRS Q8RS3RS4RS5RS5 SportbackRS6RS6 AvantRS7RS7 SportbackS e-tron GTS3S4S5S5 SportbackS6S7S7 SportbackS8SQ5SQ5 SportbackSQ7SQ8SQ8 e-tronSQ8 e-tron SportbackTTTT QuattroTT RS QuattroTTS QuattroV8 Quattro

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2027 AUDI SQ6 E-TRON

Filed Aug 5, 2026


2027 Audi SQ6 e-tron VIN [XXX], [XXX], XXX delivery, 2,609 miles. CONCERN 1 CHARGING: AC Level 2 failed from delivery. GFF 202629856: P2DCE11 (CP Switch B short — J1245), B3A1E63 (JX6 ground fault), P0D9104 (J1246 coupler lock Active/Static — caused dealer CCS lockup). TAC RN-1659178 authorized JX6 replacement (95C915233BC on hand, uninstalled). EVSE eliminated: ChargePoint Ticket XXXno errors; replacement unit July 14 same failure; Acura ZDX charged on same ChargePoint July 27. DC degraded…

2022 AUDI Q7

Filed Aug 5, 2026


car in question is a 2022 Audi q7 55 tfsi - 3.0 turbo - 40k miles 2 owner. serviced at Audi since new. under warranty until 50k car throws a p0299 code - turbo underboost condition present - coolant migration from a faulty VW/AUDI water pump is sending coolant into vacuum lines causing catastrophic engine issues - car can not be driven. Audi will not fix under warranty and is trying to charge 5,800$ to replace waterpump/ associated lines. tells me the warranty is for some items and not…

2025 AUDI Q4 E-TRON

Filed Aug 5, 2026


I am filing a safety complaint regarding my leased 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron, leased new with under 500 miles and now at approximately 8,200 miles. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has ongoing brake-related issues affecting low-speed operation: a rough or grinding brake pedal feel and intermittent brake squeal during rolling stops, turns, and parking maneuvers. The most concerning issue is unexpected parking brake or emergency braking activation during low-speed…

2011 AUDI Q5

Filed Aug 5, 2026


During an inspection of my 2011 Audi Q5 at Audi Burlington, severe corrosion was discovered on the rear subframe, which supports rear suspension components. The corrosion was substantially worse than normal surface rust and may compromise the structural integrity of the subframe and suspension mounting points. The condition was not readily visible during ordinary vehicle use because portions of the subframe are covered. The vehicle has been operated in the northeastern United States, where…

2022 AUDI SQ5

Filed Aug 5, 2026


On July 17,2026 my vehicle suddenly overheated. All warning lights came on and I stopped immediately. The car had to be towed to North Atlanta Audi for inspection and repair. I was told the waterpump had failed and corrupted the vacuum lines. There was no symptoms or previous warnings at any time. The repair bill was going to be outrageous. The service department person contacted Audi and they agreed to furnish new parts but I would have to pay all labor cost. I had no choice but to agree.…

2003 AUDI S6

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2003 Audi S6. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle in the driveway, gasoline was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was then repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V267000 (Fuel System, Other); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with fuel tank failure. The contact was informed that the part was discontinued. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

2021 AUDI A7

Filed Aug 3, 2026


While driving on the freeway at approximately 65–70 mph, the engine suddenly stopped responding to all accelerator pedal inputs. The vehicle experienced an immediate, dangerous loss of motive power in active traffic. The dashboard displayed an amber check engine light alongside the central master warning light (an amber triangle with an exclamation point inside). I was forced to coast across active lanes of highway traffic to reach the right-hand shoulder. A State Trooper was on the shoulder…

2020 AUDI Q3

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The sunroof leaked during rain causing both known and unknown damage to electrical components in the overhead panel. Lights came on and went off intermittently.

2018 AUDI Q3

Filed Aug 3, 2026


On 5/18/2026 my wife left home to run an errand in our newly purchased 2018 Audi Q3. About 1-2 miles away from home, she experienced a strange sound coming from the engine bay, the car lost accelerating power, and the car displayed a warning message that the oil pressure was low and to stop operating the car. The power briefly returned, and she was able to safely return home. Thankfully, she hadn't gotten onto the highway, where the power loss could have caused loss of control of the car…

2026 AUDI Q5

Filed Aug 2, 2026


While driving my 2026 Audi Q5, the instrument cluster display went completely black twice while the vehicle was in motion, eliminating my speedometer and all warning indicators. Separately, during another drive, the vehicle displayed Suspension: malfunction! Safely stop vehicle on two occasions within minutes of each other, at approximately 15 mph and 17 mph, each accompanied by illuminated ABS and BRAKE warning lights. Immediately after, the odometer failed, displaying dashes instead of…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.