NHTSA Data Explorer

Audi A4

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,997

Active records

Recalls

33

Active records

TSBs

3,093

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

0

Injuries

80

Crashes

114

Fires

51

Top reported issues — Audi A4

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Operating state

614

Condition issue

581

Lighting behavior

498

Reporting mechanism

386

Safety restraint issue

312

Electrical issue

304

Fluid issue

272

Engine behavior

247

Driver assistance issue

230

Braking behavior

229

Infotainment behavior

170

Performance issue

168

Noise

145

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

123

Powering on/off behavior

121

Vibration/harshness

113

Thermal issue

106

Safety restraint behavior

88

Steering behavior

70

Starting behavior

50

Access/entry issue

40

Wiper/washer behavior

38

Recent change

24

Smell

22

HVAC behavior

18

Ride/handling behavior

16

Communication/network issue

10

Electrified system issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2005 AUDI A4

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The contact's husband owned a 2005 Audi A4. The contact received several recall letters and cards from the NHTSA and Audi manufacturer for a Takata Air Bag recall. The contact stated that the last notification received stated that the owner could die if the recall was not completed. The contact was adamant and would like the mailing address to be removed from the recall distribution list because the vehicle was no longer owned. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the…

2022 AUDI A4

Filed Jun 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Audi A4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle while the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated and a chime sounded. A dealer was contacted.  The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,400.

2018 AUDI A4

Filed Jun 4, 2026


I am reporting recurring safety-related defects on my 2018 Audi A4 involving Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Warning, Audi pre sense/front-collision functionality, and related electrical/driver-assistance reliability. The AEB/forward-collision system has shown two unsafe intermittent behaviors. At times it has failed to activate as expected when crash-mitigation assistance appeared reasonably available. At other times it has unexpectedly warned, jolted, or applied braking when…

2020 AUDI A4

Filed Apr 24, 2026


A metal bracket on the back left side of the driver seat snapped suddenly while driving straight and at a constant speed. Since this part is broken the seat is no longer connected to the track in that corner. The car is drivable for me because I am tall and sit with the seat at its lowest height setting. When turning or breaking quickly the seat moves, and it would obviously be a safety issue if I get into an accident. If the seat is adjusted higher it is not supported in that corner and it…

2008 AUDI A4

Filed Apr 20, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2008 Audi A4. The contact received an unknown recall notice related to the air bags. The contact scheduled an appointment at a dealer and had the recall serviced. The contact then stated that while idle in the parking lot of a hospital, a speeding vehicle clipped the front end, driver's side of her vehicle, which caused the entire front bumper to detach from the vehicle. The driver also hit a gate, guardrail, and utility box in the parking lot. The air bags did not deploy…

2020 AUDI A4

Filed Apr 3, 2026


Since I purchase my vehicle I have had to continuously replace my tires on the front. Going through my carfax acct I came across some recalls that showed up that I had no idea of the car may had which was prior to purchase from the dealers. I would think that these issues were fixed prior to reselling. I recently had to pull over on the freeway due to the tire making noises then realized that the tire wear was uneven again but this time shredded apart. I could feel metal poking out which the…

2022 AUDI A4

Filed Mar 31, 2026


My wife drove back home from work around 5:45 PM EST on March 2, 2026 and parked the car in the garage as always. She parked and turned off the car and got out to check the mail from the mailbox across the street. The music stopped when she turned off the car ignition after putting the transmission in park position and opened the door to get out. She walked to the mailbox and heard a loud bang. She turned around and found the car in the swale between our and our neighbor’s property against our…

2013 AUDI A4

Filed Mar 25, 2026


Fire

After run collant pump caught fire and damaged the engine wiring harness. I reported it to progressive insurance and they came and inspected it at a body shop. They concluded it was due to an open recall on the vehicle so insurance refuses to cover it. Had car towed to Audi dealership and they reported it to Audi USA. They came back and told me that because of the mileage and year of the vehicle that they wouldn't cover it.

2022 AUDI A4

Filed Mar 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the roadway and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the used car dealer where it was purchased. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure and stated that there was a hole in the engine block. The contact was referred to an Audi dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and…

2001 AUDI A4

Filed Mar 2, 2026


I just purchased this vehicle from a private owner. I am already aware of the driver side airbag recall. Went to turn key to auxiliary to close sun roof and the steering wheel airbag deployed in my face. The vehicle had been parked and not driven for over 12 hours. Vehicle is available for inspection any time.

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.