Does the 2020 Audi A4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Audi A4, the most recent reported on January 26, 2022 (Tires, Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi A4?

Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (91 complaints), followed by unknown or other (58).

How many 2020 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 128 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Audi A4 recalls and problems

3 recalls and 128 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Audi A4.

recalls

128

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Audi A4 recalls

Tires · Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly

NHTSA campaign 22V034000 · reported January 26, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 31,058 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
The risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger · Seats

NHTSA campaign 21V874000 · reported November 10, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 208,332 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
The risk: A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.

Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V295000 · reported April 26, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 40,993 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
The risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system91
Unknown or other58
Back over prevention43
Forward collision avoidance9
Lane departure6
Communication2
Suspension2
Exterior lighting1
Seat belts1
Seats1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 5, 2026 · Seat belts
Date: […] Time: Approximately […] Location: Street in front of […]. At approximately […], my wife was seated and properly belted in the front passenger seat of our 2020 Audi A4. The vehicle was completely stationary and parked on the street, between a parked car in front of us and a garbage can behind us. There were…

Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical system
My 2020 Audi A4 has an open safety recall campaign. Audi Corporate and my local dealership are formally refusing to perform the recall remedy unless I pay over $2,000 out-of-pocket to replace a broken J949 SOS Telematics Module. The manufacturer claims the module is separate from the recall, but its total failure…

Aug 11, 2026 · Electrical system · 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message SOS module no longer connected was displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact believed that the failure was a safety issue due to the loss of communication, including the…

Aug 10, 2026 · Communication · 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Audi A4. The contact stated that the emergency-call/communication system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under TSB: 91-20-29; however, the software update was unsuccessful due to the module. The dealer informed the contact that the module needed to be…

Apr 24, 2026 · Seats
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…

A4 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2017	1	56	2
2018	1	45	1
2019	1	10	2
2020	3	128	1
2021	4	11	3
2022	3	6	0
2023	0	10	1

Across all years, the 2006 A4 has the most complaints (295). All Audi A4 years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Audi A4 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2020 Audi A4, the most recent reported on January 26, 2022 (Tires, Suspension: rear, axle, non-powered axle assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Audi A4?: Owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (91 complaints), followed by unknown or other (58).
How many 2020 Audi A4 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 128 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 5, 2026.