NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

Complaints

11,766

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

413

Crashes

420

Fires

212

Top reported issues — Audi

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Operating state

2,719

Condition issue

2,515

Reporting mechanism

2,057

Fluid issue

1,347

Safety restraint issue

1,250

Engine behavior

1,020

Driver assistance issue

993

Performance issue

965

Lighting behavior

916

Electrical issue

750

Braking behavior

719

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

676

Noise

565

Steering behavior

556

Thermal issue

538

Infotainment behavior

529

Vibration/harshness

498

Powering on/off behavior

394

Access/entry issue

285

Starting behavior

285

Safety restraint behavior

280

Smell

238

Ride/handling behavior

131

Recent change

127

Wiper/washer behavior

94

HVAC behavior

87

Electrified system issue

83

Communication/network issue

42

Charging behavior

19

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

3,601

2

A4 Quattro

3,601

3

A4 allroad

3,225

4

A6

1,784

5

A6 Quattro

1,784

6

A6 allroad

1,753

7

Q5 PHEV

1,358

8

Q5 Sportback

1,328

9

Q5

1,303

10

Q7

1,014

11

A3

973

12

A3 Quattro

973

13

A3 Sportback e-tron

729

14

S4

587

15

A5

521

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.

2018 AUDI Q5

Filed Jul 16, 2026


I wrote Audi to request escalation of an unresolved issue involving my 2018 Audi Q5, related to Safety Recall 90S9 (NHTSA Campaign 21V947000) for the gateway control module. Summary of the issue: My vehicle recently experienced a complete gateway control module failure due to water intrusion. I lost steering and brake assist warnings while driving, and the vehicle would not restart after being pulled over safely. It was towed first to the nearest Audi mechanic who diagnosed the issue as Recall…

2015 AUDI A4

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Oil consumption is extremely high this vehicle burns way to much oil in short amount of time. Oil has to be added every 300 to 400 miles and there are no leaks present

2025 AUDI A3

Filed Jul 15, 2026


My 2025 Audi A3 has been experiencing severe and recurring 'phantom braking' issues, where the vehicle violently and unexpectedly engages the emergency braking system without any obstacles present. This poses an immediate, life-threatening risk of being rear-ended at high speeds. Despite formally notifying Volkswagen Group of America via certified mail in May 2026, the vehicle has not been successfully repaired. The situation escalated on July 4, 2026, when the vehicle suffered a complete…

2013 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The fuel pump flange repair was a joke on this car. It should've been replaced not just put a black tar like sealant on it. That was an error on Audi's part. The sealant didn't keep it from forming a leak in the stress cracks that were being reported. Mine says all recalls have been completed. I just experienced a very bad fuel leak from the fuel filter/pump flange. I investigated the issue myself and found a black tar like sealant on top of the filter. That didn't stop it from cracking and…

2025 AUDI Q8

Filed Jul 14, 2026


On July 4, 2026 in the early evening, I was driving in the HOV lane of the freeway when the engine abruptly lost power. There was a warning light that came onto the dashboard but I did not see what it said as I was solely concerned about moving safely off to the shoulder in moderate traffic. Once I pulled to the shoulder, I restarted the vehicle and was able to drive home safely. What put my wife and I in great danger was the vehicle losing power without warning when driving on the freeway and…

2023 AUDI A4

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2023 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. No warning lights were illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The vehicle crossed a busy street and drove down an incline. The vehicle jumped a curb and came to a stop at a nearby hotel parking lot. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The…

2024 AUDI Q8

Filed Jul 13, 2026


Opened passenger door, then closed it. Door would not latch and could not be closed or secured despite numerous attempts. Had to tie door shut via interior to safely get vehicle to repair shop. No warning or error lights came on besides door ajar warning. The handles and locking mechanism on this q8 etron have already failed and been replaced numerous times.

2013 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 13, 2026


My gas tank started to leak while I was driving putting the my safety and the safety of my entire family at risk. This is know major recall 20Z8 that Audi has never got to fix properly. The recall remedy demonstrably did not prevent the failure it was issued for. This is an active fuel leak with fire risk. I'm requesting Audi cover this repair.

2019 AUDI A7

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Audi A7. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-27 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the message Engine Malfunction was displayed. The vehicle then restarted independently, but the message remained displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

2018 AUDI Q7

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The right rear passenger heated seat in my 2018 Audi Q7 overheated and burned through the leather and foam. Fortunately, my disabled [XXX] daughter, who normally sits in that seat, was not in the vehicle at the time. The failure occurred without warning and during normal use. This defect presents a serious safety risk and could have caused injury or fire. Request: Please investigate this issue in the 2018 Audi Q7 rear heated seats and determine whether a recall or repair campaign is necessary.…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.