Audi A4 Avant recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 58 owner complaints for the Audi A4 Avant (model years 2009, 2011–2012). The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012026 10
2011032 02
200902 00

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2011 (32), 2012 (26) and 2009 (2). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (2).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Audi A4 Avant model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Engine33 2 of 3
Fuel/propulsion system6 2 of 3
Power train6 2 of 3
Steering6 2 of 3
Electrical system5 2 of 3

Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.