2015–2025 · 11 model years · 19 recalls

Audi A4 problems by year

We don't rate the Audi A4 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2020 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (281). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system155
Driver-assist & stability118
Engine & cooling60
Airbags & seat belts34
Body, glass & interior32
Transmission & drivetrain6

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2025.

Every Audi A4 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2025 A4Not rated yet2029
2024 A4Not rated yet10030
2023 A4Not rated yet20128
2022 A4Not rated yet11329
2021 A4Not rated yet21428
2020 A4Not rated yet281330
2019 A4Not rated yet21130
2018 A4Not rated yet81131
2017 A4Not rated yet126631
2016 A4Not rated yet18027
2015 A4Not rated yet24026

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Audi A4 problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling.

Which Audi A4 year has the most recalls?

The 2017, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.