2010 AUDI A4

0 recalls — 77 complaints — 1,083 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

77 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	37
POWER TRAIN	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	3
STEERING	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2

Incident date: Aug 16, 2023

This audi doesn’t have a dip stick that comes with the car. It burns 1-2 quarts of oil a month and doesn’t indicate when your car is low on oil. It’s a guessing game when the engine says put a quart of oil in and I needed 2 and a half quarts to be full. It’s such a saftey hazard I’m surpri... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2023

No oil dip stick. The engine sucks a qt of oil every 2 weeks without leaks and due to the lack oem dip stick not in if you overfill your oil you’ll get bad spark plugs.

Incident date: Mar 10, 2023

My parking brake keeps setting itself and then locking in place and it will not unlock now my gear shift will not shift I have no idea what's going on and it keeps happening and then it'll stop and it'll happen again it's going to cause an accident and it burns up oil like crazy I'm going through so... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2023

Incident date: Jul 17, 2020

Drains so much oil for only A car that takes 4.9L of oil. It’s unreal which causes so many other issues

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Engine Excessive oil consumption burning oil then suddenly found out there is no oil in the engine that causes for blow the engine while driving if you don't add oil it's common problem for this car ; asking for solve the issue

Incident date: Jul 27, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who determined that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to an i... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2021

I have current issue with my Audi A4 steering rack where im driving it randomly it pull up one side or the other i have looked up that issues with the Audi A4 and alot of people are having steering rack failed where there’s space in the steering where it causes play and possible clicking noise and... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2020

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH A GOOD PRICE. THE CAR ITSELF RUNS PRETTY GOOD BUT HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT BURNS OIL AND IT IS FACTORY PROBLEM. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND IT AUDI HAS THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION IT CONSUMES 1 QT EVERY 200 MILES.

Incident date: Jun 13, 2020

I DON'T WHY AUDI HASN'T RECALL THE 2010 AUDI A4 MY CAR WILL NOT HOLD OIL HAD THREE REAR MAIN SEALS PUT IN. EACH TIME THEY REPLACED SEAL IT WAS $1200. JUST HAD OIL CHANGE AND A WEEK LATER NEEDED TO PUT FOUR QUARTS OF OIL IN CAR. AUDI KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BUT WON'T RECALL THIS CAR. I HAD A FRIEND ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2020

THE COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON THIS VEHICLE ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY HUSBAND ON 7/24/19. THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE I WAS TURNING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ON 4/21/20. THE VEHICLE HAS OVER 81,000 MILES, BUT IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2019

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR FROM WORK ON A CITY STREET I HEARD THAT IT WAS KNOCKING AND HAD STOPPED THE CAR TO CHECK ON IT BUT WAS NOT SURE SINCE I AM FIGURING THIS CAR OUT. AFTER THAT DAY IT HAD BEEN KNOCKING. A FEW DAYS LATER IT HAD STARTING TO SHAKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND ALL THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY ST... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2017

MY CAR USES A LOT OF OIL AND BLOWS CLOUDS OF OIL GOING UP HILLS. AUDI WANTS TO PUT A NEW ENGINE IN FOR $7K BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND REFUSES TO DO IT FOR FREE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW AUDI COULD DO THIS AND GET AWAY WITH IT. NEVER BUYING AN AUDI AGAIN.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2019

AUDI KNOWS ABOUT THIS OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE MY CAR IS ONE OF THE THOUSANDS OF AFFECTED ONE IT'S REQUIRE MORE OIL JUST AFTER 300 MILES AND AUDI WON'T FIX IT ASKING FOR 6K TO 7K TO FIX THE ENGINE I BARELY HAVE 110K MILES ON THE CAR. AUDI NEED TO RECALL THEIR AND FIX IT FOR FREE

Incident date: Sep 5, 2019

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND AS I SLOW DOWN TO PARK I HEARD AND FELT A POP IN THE ENGINE. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO USE THE MOMENTUM OF THE CAR TO PARK. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. AFTER WORK I WENT BACK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE ENGINE WOULD JUST CLANK REALLY LOUD. I HAD IT TOWED HOME... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2019

CAR WAISTES TOO MUCH OIL, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY CHANGE AND ADD NEW OIL APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15 DAYS OR LESS. I BOUGHT THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO FROM A FRIEND AND UP UNTIL 2 MONTHS AGO THE CAR SHOWED NO ISSUES. UP UNTIL ENDS OF JULY WHEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR BACK HOME FROM WORK AND THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2018

CAR SUFFERED FROM CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO KNOWN TIMING CHAIN ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE. HTTPS://TIMINGCHAINLITIGATION.COM/

Incident date: Jul 27, 2018

CAR SUFFERED FROM CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO KNOWN TIMING CHAIN ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES. THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REGARDING THIS ISSUE. HTTPS://TIMINGCHAINLITIGATION.COM/

Incident date: Jul 27, 2019

"TAKATA RECALL" THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG KEEPS BEEPING AND THINKING WE HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO BUCKLE THE EMPTY SEAT BELT TO MAKE THE AIRBAG WARNING BEEPS AND LIGHT STOP.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

PASSENGER HEADLIGHT STAYS ON FOR 30 SECONDS WHILE DRIVING. I TURN THE KNOB OFF THEN BACK ON. IT STAYS ON FOR 30 SECONDS AGAIN AND GOES BACK OUT. I JUST HAD THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING BAD. I PASSED ANOTHER CAR WITH THE SAME PASSENGER HEADLIGHT OUT THEN I NOTICED THE LIG... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2018

Incident date: Nov 10, 2018

I BOUGHT THE CAR 2 DAYS AGO AND ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP I'D ALREADY HAD TO ADD A QUART OF OIL, 2 DAYS LATER AFTER REFILLING AND I'M BASICALLY BACK TO ZERO ON OIL. I DON'T DRIVE MUCH SO THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS MUCH HIGHER THAN IT SHOULD BE, I'VE DRIVEN MAYBE 400 MILES A... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2018

CAR RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A QUICK TURN CAUSING IT TO LOSE POWER AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE CAR COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. WAITED FOR A FEW MOMENTS TO TRY AND START TO CAR, AFTER THE 3 TIME TRYING, THE CAR ST... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2018

FULLY STOCK ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN CAR EXPERIENCED A TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE. BEING AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE, THIS CAUSE CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE AND THE CAR REQUIRES A NEW ENGINE. I WAS FORTUNATE THIS HAPPENED WHILE STATIONARY AT A GAS STATION. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 100 MILES AND STOPPED FOR GAS. ATTE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2018

DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND CAR LOST POWER. TRIED TO RESTART BUT NOT SUCCESSFUL. DASHBOARD FLASHED MESSAGE "GEARBOX MALFUNCTION: YOU MAY CONTINUE TO DRIVE". THE CAR WOULD NOT START. AFTER SITTING FOR TWO HOURS, THE CAR STARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME.

Incident date: Feb 26, 2018

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION FOR YEARS, FROM FAULTY PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS LEADING TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. REPEATED CONVERSATIONS WITH MY MECHANIC AND REVIEW OF AUDI BLOGS SHOWS THAT AUDI USA KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO REPAIR IT. WE WERE TOLD THE HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION WAS WIT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2017

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE. CAUSING SIGNIFICANT ENGINE DAMAGE.

Incident date: Feb 7, 2018

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND STALL ON CITY ROAD INTERSECTION FULL OF TRAFFIC.

Incident date: Jan 22, 2018

'TAKATA RECALL' MONDAY MORNING I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR TO BRING MY SON TO SCHOOL AND IT WOULD NOT START. WE DROVE IT THE DAY BEFORE AND NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. WE HAD IT TAKEN BY FLAT BED TO AN AUTO SHOP. THEY SAID THE VALVES ARE BENT ON ONE SIDE OF THE BANKS. THEY SUGGESTED WE REPLACE THE ENG... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2017

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. CAR WAS PURCHASED AT TEXAS DIRECT IN STAFFORD, TEXAS. CAR CONSUMES APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 600-800 MILES. AT THIS RATE I AM CONSUMING 15-20 QUARTS BETWEEN REGULAR MANUFACTURERS OIL CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Incident date: Oct 20, 2017

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. NO EARLY WARNING AS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THE DAY BEFORE BY AUDI DEALERSHIP AND OIL CAPACITY AND PRESSURE WERE WITHIN MANUFACTURER'S TOLERANCE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT SLOW SPEED WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

Incident date: Oct 28, 2017

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO JUMP, THROWING THE PISTONS OUT OF SYNC, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VALVES. THIS OCCURRED WHEN FIRST STARTING THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jul 10, 2017

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ENGINE PROBLEM

Incident date: Jul 10, 2017

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ENGINE PROBLEM

Incident date: Feb 15, 2017

ENGINE MISFIRE LIKELY DUE TO TIMING CHAIN JUMP. EXTENSIVE REPAIR TO ENGINE INCLUDING INTAKE VALVES, TIMING CHAIN, TENSIONER, AND SEVERAL RELATED PARTS. AT THE TIME OF THE MALFUNCTION, THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IN ALBANY, NY, DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE MALFUNCTION COULD HAVE RESULTED IN PERSONA... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2015

HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION FROM FAULTY PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS LEADING TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. BROKE EXHAUST VALVE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WHILE ON INTERSTATE. AUDI AWARE OF DEFECTS BUT DENIES RESPONSIBILITY. THEY REFUSED MULTIPLE REASONABLE REQUESTS FOR HELP IN REPAIRS.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2016

I WAS LUCKY THAT MY CAR DID NOT FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY LIKE OTHER OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM HAVE. THE TIMING TENSIONER AND CHAIN FAILED, CAUSING A COSTLY REPAIR. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE THREE CLASS-ACTION SUITS AGAINST AUDI-VW REGARDING THIS PROBLEM, YET NO RECALL. WHY? I WANT AUDI T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2016

OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE RESULTING IN CONSTANTLY TOPPING-OFF OIL, PURCHASING OIL BY THE CASES. AUDI OF AMERICA CLEARLY STATES THAT THE AUDI DEALERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE REPAIR OBLIGATION, SINCE MY VEHICLE IS WITHIN THE 80K MILEAGE/8 YEAR TIME FRAME, AUDI IS LIABLE TO MAKE THE RELATIVE REPAIRS.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2016

TAIL LIGHT (DRIVER'S SIDE) HAS A WATER LEAK PROBLEM. MANY REPORTS OF THIS ON VARIOUS AUDI FORUMS. MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF TAIL, BRAKE, REVERSE LIGHTS OVER TIME. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO LIGHT HOUSING.

Incident date: Aug 10, 2016

A BENT STEERING SHAFT WAS NOT KNOWN UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. THIS BENT SHAFT PUT EXCESSIVE STRAIN ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH CAUSES FAILURE AT SPEED WITHOUT ANY SIGNS OF IT FAILING. THIS PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING ABLE TO EASILY BE TURNED WHILE IN PROCESS OF TURNING THE WHEE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2016

THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO COMPLETELY STOP WHICH MADE THE CAR UNABLE TO MOVE OR RESPOND IN ANY WAY. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY BUT COMPLETELY DISABLED.

Incident date: Nov 14, 2015

PURCHASED A USED LEASE VEHICLE IN 2014, 63,000 MILES ON IT. LOOKED LIKE A CREAMPUFF. CARFAX WAS CLEAN. USED OIL EXCESSIVELY. WAS TOLD BY LOCAL DEALER I COULD NOT GET CAR FIXED PER CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT BECAUSE I WAS NOT ORIGINAL OWNER OR DID NOT HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS. CAR HAS NOW HAD AN INTAKE ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2015

Incident date: Jan 19, 2015

ADD OIL WARNING LIGHT ON. THE CAR TELLS ME TO ADD 1 QUARTS OIL EVERY 200-300 MILES. CAR HAS A KNOWN EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE BECAUSE AUDI MADE BAD BATCH OF PISTON RINGS ON ENGINE CODE CAE AND THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT IT. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AGAINST THEM AND WAS SETTLED IN SEPT 2014 AND... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2013

THIS CAR CONSUMES OIL AND NEEDS A REFILL EVERY 200 MILES OR LESS. *TR

Incident date: Oct 1, 2013

THIS CAR CONSUMES OIL AND NEEDS A REFILL EVERY 200 MILES OR LESS. *TR

Incident date: Aug 22, 2014

I HAVE AN 2010 AUDI A4. THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. THE OIL LIGHT WENT FROM YELLOW TO RED AND THE CAR. I HAD JUST PUT OIL IN THE VEHICLE BEFORE LEAVING THAT MORNING, AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT LEAKING OIL. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE OIL ... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2014

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Incident date: May 23, 2014

NOTHING

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2010 AUDI A4

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	26.0	Premium	$2,650

CO2 Emissions: 341.8 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 AUDI A4

1,083 manufacturer communications from 767 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	90
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	88
350000 EQUIPMENT	88
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	72
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	52
010000 STEERING	50
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	39
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	31

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the air conditioning is no longer operative; DTC 00457, 00256, 01592.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the sunglass holder will not close or is stuck closed.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin contains repair information for when there is a creaking/squeaking from the steering column when steering slowly.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

This bulletin provides information for when the steering column adjustment does not work.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises from the headliner/sunroof area.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional noise analysis.

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of a headlight or taillight.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides instructions regarding unauthorized chip tuning (TD1).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when unauthorized/unjustified DTC memory entries are captured in ODIS test Plans (Ghost faults).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety related inquiries.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on professional noise analysis with the VAS 611 015 PICO NVH Tool.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for when the customer has concerns about the navigation route guidance.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information for when exterior glass cleaning is needed.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information on the GFF test plan required when replacing the A/C compressor.

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

This bulletin provides information for instances where the steering wheel leather is damaged.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on checking for debris when replacing an engine.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when an unpleasant odor is coming from the heating and ventilation system.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides detailed information on the proper documentation of optical concerns for headlights and taillights.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin provides instructions for ordering replacement Safety Certification labels or VIN plates.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides details on how to properly document optical concerns in headlights and taillights for warranty submissions.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information for when the customer advises that there is cracking, grinding, rattling, humming, whining, or similar interference.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin contains instructions for when the vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is crooked.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides information for when there are noises when braking, and the brake pad thickness is OK.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This information bulletin contains a background on the outside air temperature reading.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on the discontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin states that squeaking noises which may be more prevalent in wet weather during steering is normal and repair is not needed.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the anti-theft alarm has gone off for no reason, or did not go off at all. No DTCs are stored.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides instructions for when the exterior trim has spots.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin advises that the MMI screen may freeze, or go blank and then restart when a special character like a symbol or emoticon is used in the name field for contact(s).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin contains instructions for when the zirconium inserts found to be not firmly attached during service work.

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Support for Customers Affected by Alternator Back-order

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SAFETY RECALLS, COMPLIANCE RECALLS and STOP SALES

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting information for the vehicle locking system.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for resolving a coolant leak.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical service bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake noise.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

012000 STEERING:STEERING WHEEL /HANDLE BAR:HAND HEATER/COOLER

This bulletin explains that the steering wheel may warm up while being held leading to the impression that he steering wheel isn't heating evenly.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly clean exterior glass.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Message "TPMS" in dash insert

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions for when the message "Audi pre sense currently restricted. See owner's manual" is displayed in the instrument cluster without DTCs.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This informational bulletin details on how to get a GFF test plan for A/C compressor replacements.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for properly cleaning and removing a musty odor from the heating and ventilation system.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This is an informational bulletin containing information about the outside temperature reading.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Communication: Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

This bulletin describes the proper procedure to address a clicking or clacking noise from the wheel bearing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for using the UV additive to find engine oil leaks.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin contains instructions on how to download and use the Audi Frequency App.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides diagnostic information for brake conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

This bulletin contains instructions for identifying and mixing factory fill coolants.

200000 WHEELS

This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound from the wheel bearing(s).

010000 STEERING

This information bulletin provides an explanation for squeaking noises heard when the steering wheel is turned or maneuvered.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

198000 TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin explains how the temporary/collapsible spare wheel inflates.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer Communication - Vehicle Sales Reporting, Reinstatement, and Audit Policy Update - Effective September 30, 2021

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — AUDI A4

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004

ENGINE STALLING - FUEL PUMP FAILURE

IN RESPONSE TO ODI'S INFORMATION REQUEST FOR PE08-027, VOLKSWAGEN AG (VW) STATED THAT IT BELIEVES THAT THE POSSIBLE CAUSAL OR CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES COULD RESULT FROM EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS IN THE FUEL FILTER.IN RARE CASES, THE FUEL FI... LTER COULD BECOME CLOGGED, WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED PRESSURE ON THE PUMP.VW INDICATED THAT ENGINE STALLS RESULTING FROM THIS CONDITION ARE RARE AND WOULD BE PRECEDED BY SYMPTOMS SUCH AS REDUCED ENGINE POWER, NOISE OR HESITATION.ODI'S ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA DETERMINED THAT THE RATE OF ENGINE STALL INCIDENTS RESULTING FROM FUEL PUMP FAILURE IS LOW AT APPROXIMATELY 0.2 PERCENT AFTER THREE YEARS IN SERVICE. ON JANUARY 17, 2006, VW SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO ODI CONCERNING A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL PUMPS OF APPROXIMATELY 74,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (47,000), AUDI A4 (20,000) AND AUDI A6 (7,000) VEHICLES BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 2002 THROUGH MARCH 2003 (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V-017, VW RECALL NOS. M7 FOR PASSAT AND JL FOR AUDI A4 AND A6).ACCORDING TO VW, A SUB-SUPPLIER EXPERIENCED AN UNKNOWN CHANGE IN THE MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SET USED IN THE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INCREASED WEAR OF THE CARBON-BRUSH SETS, WHICH IN TURN CAN LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE FUEL PUMP AND, ULTIMATELY, STOPPAGE OF FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE.ON JULY 23, 2007, VW EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF THE RECALL TO INCLUDE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2002 THROUGH APRIL 2003, ADDING ANOTHER 34,358 VEHICLES TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL (24,801 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, 7,436 AUDI A4 AND 2,121 AUDI A6 VEHICLES).ODI ASSIGNED RECALL NO. 07V-375 TO THE AMENDED RECALL REPORT. THE MY 2004 AUDI A4 VEHICLES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF PE08-027 ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE SUB-SUPPLIER ISSUE THAT PROMPTED 06V-017 AND 07V-375.PRODUCTION OF THE MY 2004 VEHICLES BEGAN FOUR MONTHS AFTER THE AMENDED PRODUCTION RANGE IDENTIFIED IN 07V-375.THE FUEL PUMP FAILURES IN THE MY 2004 VEHICLES HAVE DIFFERENT CAUSES THAN THE DEFECT IDENTIFIED IN THE PRIOR RECALL POPULATIONS AND HAVE OCCURRED AT MUCH LOWER FREQUENCIES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS MATTER WOULD NOT BE AN EFFICIENT ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FIND BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1999

DEGRADED BRAKING IN WET WEATHER

There is no summary currently available

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000

DEGRADED BRAKING WET WEATHER CONDITION

There is no summary currently available

RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1997

IGNITION SWITCH

There is no summary currently available

AUDI A4 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI A4 across all model years (1995–2022).

129 Total Recalls

3,629 Total Complaints

5 Investigations

145 Reported Crashes

76 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI A4 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	4	View
2023	0	15	View
2022	6	9	View
2021	46	19	View
2020	7	222	View
2019	2	16	View
2018	2	36	View
2017	2	75	View
2016	0	18	View
2015	0	23	View
2014	0	38	View
2013	0	28	View
2012	0	23	View
2011	0	17	View
2010 (current)	0	77
2009	3	150	View
2008	5	203	View
2007	3	226	View
2006	3	343	View
2005	4	266	View
2004	3	225	View
2003	4	282	View
2002	2	218	View
2001	3	153	View
2000	5	115	View
1999	7	242	View
1998	6	321	View
1997	8	119	View
1996	6	133	View
1995	2	1	View

Other AUDI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View
A5	100	418	View