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Audi A4 ALLROAD brakes problems

19 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

252 owner complaints analyzed

12 distinct recall campaigns

36,338 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2013 to 2024 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 166 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Braking behavior evidence

19 of 252 complaints match this topic (7.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10639236 · 2014-09-26 (September 26, 2014)

MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT DOWN-SLOPE. WHEN PARKED THERE WITH MY AUDI A4 2.0T'S FRONT END FACING DOWN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT MY AUDI IN REVERSE, MOVE MY FOOT FROM BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO BACK UP THE DOWN-SLOPE, BUT MY AUDI AGGRESSIVELY ROLLS FORWARD AS I CONTINUE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO BACK UP. I CAN ROLL FORWARD 3' TO 6' BEFORE REVERSE GEAR KICKS IN AND WHEN IT DOES THE LAUNCHES BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OUT DRIVEWAY INTO THE PATH PEDESTRIANS WHO I'VE NEARLY HIT AND GOES ON INTO STREET TRAFFIC WHERE I HAVE ALMO…

Owner-reported narrative. 10,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639236 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10663235 · 2014-12-09 (December 9, 2014)

WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC, LET OFF BRAKE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TURNING WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT THIS MOMENT RESULTED IN MINIMAL CAR MOVEMENT PLACING MY CAR IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL MORE AND THE CAR FINALLY OVER ACCELERATED RESULTING IN SOME LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE TURN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE HESITATION FROM A STOP. THE SAME HESITATION HAS OCCURRED AT FOUR WAY STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. THE ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS MORE…

Owner-reported narrative. 17,584 miles reported. Look up ODI 10663235 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11091493 · 2018-05-03 (May 3, 2018)

WHEN I BACK OUT FROM MY GARAGE THE VEHICLE FAILS TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN THE SHIFTER IS MOVED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. I HAVE TO APPLY AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS ENGAGE, THE EXCESSIVE FORCE FROM INCREASING THE POWER CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO LAUNCH FORWARD MANY TIMES ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE WITH THE FRONT TIRES SQUEALING. IT APPEARS THE FRONT BRAKES ARE ENGAGED AND SUDDENLY DISENGAGES AND THEN SUDDENLY LAUNCHES FORWARD. THERE HAS BEEN NO ASSISTANCE FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO ASSIST …

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11091493 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10692278 · 2015-03-05 (March 5, 2015)

I WANT TO COMPLAINT ABOUT THE BRAKE LIGHT OF ALL THE NEW AUDI CARS, BECAUSE THOSE LED LIGHTS ARE JUST WAY TOO HARSH AND DAZZLING. I KNOW MAKING THOSE LIGHT BE BRIGHT IS GOOD TO CAUGHT OTHER DRIVERS' ATTENTION. HOWEVER, AUDIS ARE DOING IT TOO MUCH. EVERY TIME I STOPPED BEHIND AN AUDI, I FELT DIZZY AND COULD NOT OPEN MY EYES. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10692278 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10933996 · 2016-12-08 (December 8, 2016)

BUILDUP OF RUST ON PAD WEARING SURFACE. COMPLAINED ABOUT LACK OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE SINCE LEASE START.

Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10933996 at NHTSA ↗

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252 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

65.9%Usable mileage166 / 252 records

100.0%Valid incident date252 / 252 records

100.0%Valid filing date252 / 252 records

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Steering	4754.0% ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗	1430.4% ODI 10543625 · 15 mi I BOUGHT A NEW 2014 AUDI A4 AND NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, ONCE I HIT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR WOULD NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. ONCE CENTERED IN THE LANE AND RELEASING THE STEERING WHEEL THE CAR STARTED TO DRIFT EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT IN THAT THAN 5 SECONDS. THE DIRECTION IF THE DRIFT SEEMS TO BE DEPENDENT ON THE DIRECT OF THE LAST COURSE CORRECTION. IF I HAD TO TURN LEFT TO CENTER THE CAR IN THE LANE THEN IT WOULD WANDER LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS RELEASED, IF THE LAST COURSE CORRECTION WAS RIGHT THEN IT WOULD WANDER RIGHT. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALER A… Look up ODI 10543625 at NHTSA ↗	312.0% ODI 11080918 · 25,000 mi STEERING IS LOCKING UP/BECOMES HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. THIS ALMOST CAUSE ME TO CRASH AS I COULD NOT TURN EASILY IN AN INTERSECTION. I RECENTLY HAD THE CAR SERVICED (IN THE LAST MONTH) REGARDING A HEATER RECALL. ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THIS PROBLEM STARTED TO OCCUR OUT OF THE BLUE. NO WARNING LIGHTS HAVE COME ON. Look up ODI 11080918 at NHTSA ↗	16.7% ODI 11088990 · 71,000 mi THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING BECAME DEFECTIVE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 75 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT, NEARLY CAUSING A HIGH SPEED COLLISION WITH A SEMI. THE ERROR MESSAGE "STEERING IS DEFECTIVE, DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE" DISPLAYED AND HAS NOT GONE AWAY. Look up ODI 11088990 at NHTSA ↗	13.2% ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T… Look up ODI 10926549 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11663758 While reversing out of a parking space, the steering wheel on my 2024 Audi A4 Allroad wagon suddenly locked completely and could not be turned in either direction. A warning message appeared stating “Steering malfunction. Safe to drive.” However, the vehicle was not safe to drive due to complete loss of steering functionality. Restarting the vehicle multiple times did not resolve the issue. The vehicle was towed to an authorized Audi service center. At the dealership, the steering was functional again and no active faults were present. However… Look up ODI 11663758 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	910.3% ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗	24.3% ODI 11132895 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP. I CALLED TWO DEALERS AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, THE RECALL NOTICE STATES "UNTIL THE RECALL WORK IS DONE, YOU SHOULD PARK OUTDOORS AS A PRECAUTION IN CASE OF A VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO THE SAFETY DEFECT". I WAS TOLD TO KEEP CALLING BACK TO SEE IF THEY HAD ANY PARTS IN. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IF MY CAR COULD CATCH ON FIRE. WHO CAN HELP ME WITH THIS?? Look up ODI 11132895 at NHTSA ↗	312.0% ODI 11128767 · 96,695 mi I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM LEASING IT IN MAY 2018.THEY DID A INSPECTION AT AUDI AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE GOT STUCK AND CAR SMOKED FROM HOOD.THESE A4 HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WHICH CAN DAMAGE ENGINE.BUT AUDI SELLS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES AND SAYS ITS NORMAL......BUT NO IT IS NOT.THEY SELL UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES....I GOT STRANDED ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVILY SMOKING VEHICLE...WHAT IS NOW USELESS.I WAS TERRIFIED Look up ODI 11128767 at NHTSA ↗	213.3% ODI 11110339 · 36,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 AUDI A4. UPON ACTIVATING THE AIR CONDITIONER, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMERGED FROM THE VENTS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 11110339 at NHTSA ↗	412.9% ODI 10926549 · 3,800 mi A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I MADE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE EXPRESSWAY RAMP AT 42 MPH. THE ROAD WAS WET AND AUDI IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN ACTIVATED “PRECRASH SENSORS” AND BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AND THE SYSTEM LOCKED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE AND CRASHED THE FRONT WHEEL INTO THE HIGH CURB, WHICH DAMAGED THE WHEELS, RIM AND AXLES. THE AUDI EXCHANGE DEALERSHIP IN IL CHECKED AND THE SENSORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY CLAIMED THAT I IMAGINE THINGS THAT DO NOT EXIST AS THEY SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR T… Look up ODI 10926549 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN … Look up ODI 11183719 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11553739 · 104,096 mi The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was notified of an electrical failure within the vehicle. The electrical gauge, the surge charger, and the shift sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,096. Look up ODI 11553739 at NHTSA ↗	2066.7% ODI 11508973 The SOS a system has again failed in the car. When this happens, the navigation and the emergency contact button doesn’t work and the cell phone is no longer paired to the car. The module is currently installed in the car. It could be available for inspection if needed. This is a safety issue because the SOS safety button no longer works. Also, the cell phone is no longer useable in the car hands free and this is not safe in emergency. The phone cannot be paired to the car by manually trying to do so. The car no longer recognizes the cell phon… Look up ODI 11508973 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	1416.1% ODI 10663235 · 17,584 mi WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC, LET OFF BRAKE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TURNING WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT THIS MOMENT RESULTED IN MINIMAL CAR MOVEMENT PLACING MY CAR IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL MORE AND THE CAR FINALLY OVER ACCELERATED RESULTING IN SOME LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE TURN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE HESITATION FROM A STOP. THE SAME HESITATION HAS OCCURRED AT FOUR WAY STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. THE ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS MORE… Look up ODI 10663235 at NHTSA ↗	1430.4% ODI 10968340 · 62,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PISTONS IN THE ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. Look up ODI 10968340 at NHTSA ↗	624.0% ODI 11084330 · 35 mi ENGINE Look up ODI 11084330 at NHTSA ↗	16.7% ODI 10927898 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO ENTER TRAFFIC FROM A COMPLETE STOP, & INPUTTING A SIGNIFICANT TROTTLE DEMAND, USUALLY ENGINE DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (SOMETIMES IT ACCELERATES NORMALLY. THIS IS NOT TURBO LAG). AFTER NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT A COUPLE OF TIMES, I CANNOT RELY ON REQUIRED ACCELERATION, AND CONSIDER THIS CONDITION VERY DANGEROUS, AND AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE THE CAR. IT IS 8 MONTHS OLD AND HAS AMASSED LESS THAN 5000 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAR BEING IN NORMAL OR SPORT MODES, THE LAS… Look up ODI 10927898 at NHTSA ↗	13.2% ODI 11131505 · 600 mi CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON ONCE AND THAT IS WHEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DETECTED A PROBLEM. AUDI REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TWO TIMES AFTER NUMEROUS SERVICE VISITS! THE SPUTTER, LAG, OCCURS ALL THE TIME I EVEN RECORDED A VIDEO BUT WAS UNABLE TO BE RECTIFIED. Look up ODI 11131505 at NHTSA ↗	111.1% ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN … Look up ODI 11183719 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11553739 · 104,096 mi The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was notified of an electrical failure within the vehicle. The electrical gauge, the surge charger, and the shift sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,096. Look up ODI 11553739 at NHTSA ↗	13.3% ODI 11689152 The cars MMI system will loose connection while in Motion making the car systems none functioning /. This can happen while at highway speeds or while backing up . Look up ODI 11689152 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11664204 Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. … Look up ODI 11664204 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	55.7% ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗	24.3% ODI 11090166 · 50,400 mi ON 4/17/2018 I DROVE MY CAR FROM SAINT PETERSBURG , FLORIDA TO RUSKIN, FL, WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES ONE WAY. ON THE WAY BACK I WOULD SAY I DROVE ABOUT 28 MILES THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE FRONT & BACK OF CAR. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER COMING ACROSS THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, THE CAR CUTS OFF. I WOULD SAY 1 OR 2 MINS LATER FLAMES WERE ON TOP OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I EXIT THE CAR & WAITED TIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & STATE TROOPER COME. CASE NUMBER: FHPC180FF040720 . TROOP: SOLLEY [phone removed] GERMAN LUXUR… Look up ODI 11090166 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 11105181 · 45,000 mi SAFETY RECALL 19N4 AUDI RECOMMENDS PARKING CAR OUTDOORS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD. OUR CONDO'S PARKING IS INSIDE THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES BOTH RESIDENTS AND HOTEL QUESTS, WITH NO OUTSIDE PARKING AVAILABLE. THEY DO NOT HAVE A REPAIR THAT WOULD ALLEVIATE THE SAFETY ISSUE. THEY CLAIM "AT THIS TIMEIT IS NOT POSSIBLE" FOR THEM TO TRADE THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR US TO PURCHASE A NEW OR USED AUDI THAT WE COULD PARK IN A STRUCTURE SAFELY. I MADE IT VERY CLEAR THAT I AM NOT ASKING FOR ANY COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND (OR SPECIAL DEAL GIVEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES). S… Look up ODI 11105181 at NHTSA ↗	426.7% ODI 11103075 SAFETY RECALL 19N4 THIS RECALL STATES THAT THE CAR CAN GO ON FIRE BUT THEY AREN'T REPLACING THE PART TILL NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER. THEY SUGGEST PARKING OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM PROPERTY WHICH ISN'T AN OPTION FOR ME. I SUPPOSE TO WAIT 6 MONTH WHEN THE CAR CAN GO ON FIRE? AT PRESENT I LIVE IN A BUILDING AND PARK IN A GARAGE WITH MANY OTHER VEHICLES - STREET PARKING IS DIFFICULT AND AUDI WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SOONER OR END MY LEASE. *JS Look up ODI 11103075 at NHTSA ↗	722.6% ODI 10971541 · 12,000 mi I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY CONDITIONS. (DRIVING ACCORDING TO SPEED LIMIT) AND I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL. THE CAR WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I TURNED THE WHEEL AND STARTED VEERING OUT OF THE LANE. IT THEN TURNED INTO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO TRAFFIC AND EVENTUALLY SPUN TO A STOP. Look up ODI 10971541 at NHTSA ↗	222.2% ODI 11110560 MY NEW AUDI A4 2018 HORN HAS A DEAD SPOT ON THE WHOLE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE. AUDI HAS REPLACED THE AIR BAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH HAS THE HORN CONTACTS AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK! I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS THE CASE ON ALL 2018 AUDI A4'S. I DRIVE IN NYC AND NOT HAVING A FUNCTIONING HORN IS A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION. I BELIEVE THE NHTSA SHOULD SERIOUSLY LOOK INTO THIS. MY COMPLAINT CASE # WITH AUDI IS 180482431 Look up ODI 11110560 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1033.3% ODI 11657275 The MMI / Map Display will intermittently restart itself, sometimes as often as 5 minutes apart. Each time it reboots, there is a chance that manual intervention (PIN code entry or login) is required to get it working again. Until the PIN or password has been entered, maps and other core car features are unavailable. Having to deal with these reboots while driving is severely distracting - losing directions while driving is disorienting and has sent me down wrong turns in the past. If the MMI asks for a PIN or password after reboot, one has to… Look up ODI 11657275 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11602654 My MMI continually refreshes so that i need to look away from the road to reset the MMI / access to maps/ access to sirius XM radio. it is a distraction that takes eyes off the road to do resets. Look up ODI 11602654 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	55.7% ODI 10705548 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC AND NO LONGER CENTERED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE CRASH. TH… Look up ODI 10705548 at NHTSA ↗	36.5% ODI 10653799 · 3,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 AUDIO A4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WAITING TO TURN LEFT, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THROUGH THE LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE AIR BAG WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES OR IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD WHERE IT WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.… Look up ODI 10653799 at NHTSA ↗	312.0% ODI 10662269 · 3,800 mi I WAS DRIVING 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN ANOTHER CAR SWERVED AND CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR, THEN SENDING ME INTO THE CEMENT DIVIDING WALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE AT 65MPH. BOTH SIDES OF MY CAR, AND THE FRONT OF MY CAR WERE BADLY DAMAGED. IT WAS A VERY VIOLENT CRASH BUT NOT ONE OF MY AIR BAGS WENT OFF. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED MY CAR. I HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE REGARDING THE RECALL. *TR Look up ODI 10662269 at NHTSA ↗	16.7% ODI 11043912 TAKATA RECALL STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLE Look up ODI 11043912 at NHTSA ↗	1445.2% ODI 10968976 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V955000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10968976 at NHTSA ↗	333.3% ODI 11245827 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V547000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUDI OF STEVENS CREEK (3350 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN… Look up ODI 11245827 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11527997 The contact owns a 2019 Audi A4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V874000 (Seats, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11527997 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	910.3% ODI 10639236 · 10,200 mi MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT DOWN-SLOPE. WHEN PARKED THERE WITH MY AUDI A4 2.0T'S FRONT END FACING DOWN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT MY AUDI IN REVERSE, MOVE MY FOOT FROM BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO BACK UP THE DOWN-SLOPE, BUT MY AUDI AGGRESSIVELY ROLLS FORWARD AS I CONTINUE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO BACK UP. I CAN ROLL FORWARD 3' TO 6' BEFORE REVERSE GEAR KICKS IN AND WHEN IT DOES THE LAUNCHES BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OUT DRIVEWAY INTO THE PATH PEDESTRIANS WHO I'VE NEARLY HIT AND GOES ON INTO STREET TRAFFIC WHERE I HAVE ALMO… Look up ODI 10639236 at NHTSA ↗	36.5% ODI 10779385 · 6,000 mi MY 2024 A4'S 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC WILL NOT ALWAYS SHIFT INTO 8TH GEAR. I'VE WENT 18 MILES BEFORE IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO HIGH GEAR. I WAS EVEN GOING DOWN A LONG HILL AT 60 MPH AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS COLD. YOU CAN SEE WHAT GEAR ITS IN BY SHIFTING THE GEAR LEVER OVER INTO MANUAL MODE. I ALSO NOTICED IT WILL SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR FASTER IF YOU LET UP ON THE GAS PEDAL AFTER YOU REACH 50 OR MORE MPH. MY CAR HAS THE DRIVE SELECT OPTION ( COMFORT, AUTO, AND DYNAMIC MODES) IT DOESN'T MATT… Look up ODI 10779385 at NHTSA ↗	520.0% ODI 10679670 · 1,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. Look up ODI 10679670 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1136.7% ODI 11657373 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11657373 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	22.3% ODI 11011564 · 48,000 mi MY CAR DEVELOPED A FUEL TANK LEAK SPONTANEOUSLY. I NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING MY TANK AND ONLY DRIVING 100MILES BACK AND FORTH FROM WORK OVER 2-3 DAYS THE I HAD TO REFUEL. AND THEN I NOTICED A HUGE POOL OF GASOLINE AFTER I LEFT MY PARKED AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM. AND THEN MY CAR SMELLED OF GAS WHEN I TURNED ON MY CAR. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THERE WAS FUEL TANK LEAK...I COULD'VE DIED IN AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT AUDI HAS HAD 241K RECALLS BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IN CAR DOESN'T GO OFF TO NOTIFY YOU OF M… Look up ODI 11011564 at NHTSA ↗	36.5% ODI 11112999 · 66,000 mi I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL JUNE OF 2018. IT STATES THAT MY CAR CAN ESSENTIALLY START ON FIRE. I WENT ON THE AUDI WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT THEY ARE SERVICING THE VEHICALS RIGHT NOW FOR THE AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP, BUT HOPE TO IN THE FALL. THIS BEING SAID; DO I JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND PRAY THAT MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE OR ? THAT'S NOT SAFE, AND I DIDN'T PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HOPE MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE TILL THE FALL. Look up ODI 11112999 at NHTSA ↗	28.0% ODI 11084330 · 35 mi ENGINE Look up ODI 11084330 at NHTSA ↗	213.3% ODI 11228302 · 55,000 mi FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AT 55,000 MILE MARK Look up ODI 11228302 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	125.0% ODI 11664204 Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. … Look up ODI 11664204 at NHTSA ↗

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Steering	4,000–60,700 mi	39,475 mi	60	ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10495251 · 4,000 mi AT ANY SPEED, MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL THROUGH CENTER PRESENTS A "NOTCHY" FEEL, WHERE RESISTANCE IS FELT AND THEN THE WHEEL JUMPS TO ANOTHER POSITION. THESE "NOTCHES" ARE FELT THROUGH ABOUT 10-20 DEGREES OFF CENTER. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN A STRAIGHT LINE AS THE STEERING FIGHTS THE DRIVER TO REMAIN ON-CENTER. THE DEALER, WHEN CONTACTED, REPLACED THE "STEERING RACK", WHICH MADE THE PROBLEM GO AWAY. I HAVE READ A DOZEN OR MORE REPORTS FROM OTHER 2013 AUDI A4/A5/S4/S5/ALLROAD OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE, AND AT L… Look up ODI 10495251 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10497799 · 800 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING BECAME VERY IRREGULAR AND DIFFICULT TO CONTROL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SWERVE IN AND OUT OF HIGHWAY LANES. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT DOWN. AFTER RESTARTING, THE FAILURE CEASED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEH… Look up ODI 10497799 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	4,625–84,650 mi	14,500 mi	20	ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10509028 · 2,000 mi SUDDEN ACCELARATION WAS OBSERVED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING AUDI A4. HOWEVER, NO ACCIDENTS OCCURED DUE TO THIS. AUDI SHOULD TAKE A LOOK INTO POSSIBLE ELCTROMECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN 2013 AUDI. *TR Look up ODI 10509028 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10633800 · 15,000 mi I WAS LOADING MY DOGS INTO THE CAR. THE KEYS WERE SITTING ON DASH BECAUSE MY HANDS WERE FULL. I HAD AN 8 MONTH OLD IN THE CAR IN HER CAR SEAT. AS I CLOSED THE LAST DOOR, THE CAR LOCKED WITH THE KEYS AND THE BABY INSIDE IT. I WAS IN A FAIRLY REMOTE PLACE BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO GET THE CAR OPEN AND GET THE BABY OUT BEFORE SOMETHING TRAGIC OCCURRED. IT HAPPENED TO ME ONCE BEFORE WHEN I WAS LOADING MY CAR AND THE WIND BLEW THE LAST DOOR SHUT. BOTH TIMES THE CAR LOCKED IMMEDIATELY. THE AUDI DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THIS KEY IS S… Look up ODI 10633800 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	40,843–74,000 mi	57,500 mi	26	ODI 10663235 · 17,584 mi WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC, LET OFF BRAKE TO ACCELERATE WHILE TURNING WHEN THE ENGINE HESITATED. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AT THIS MOMENT RESULTED IN MINIMAL CAR MOVEMENT PLACING MY CAR IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL MORE AND THE CAR FINALLY OVER ACCELERATED RESULTING IN SOME LOSS OF CONTROL IN THE TURN. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED ENGINE HESITATION FROM A STOP. THE SAME HESITATION HAS OCCURRED AT FOUR WAY STOPS AND STOP LIGHTS. THE ENGINE HESITATION OCCURS MORE… Look up ODI 10663235 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11021660 · 65,000 mi TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE AT 114KM , CAUSED THE TIMING CHAIN TO SKIPS A TOOTH OR TWO, RESULTS IN ENGINE DAMAGED TO THE HEAD VALVES AND ENTIRE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THIS COULD RESULTS IN FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS DURING DRIVING TO EVERYONE. Look up ODI 11021660 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11102111 · 98,400 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR A COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (AUDI OF LYNBROOK, 855 SUNRISE HWY, LYNBROOK, NY 11563) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V229000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONTACT FOR THE REPA… Look up ODI 11102111 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	4,875–38,000 mi	12,750 mi	14	ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11090166 · 50,400 mi ON 4/17/2018 I DROVE MY CAR FROM SAINT PETERSBURG , FLORIDA TO RUSKIN, FL, WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES ONE WAY. ON THE WAY BACK I WOULD SAY I DROVE ABOUT 28 MILES THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE FRONT & BACK OF CAR. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER COMING ACROSS THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, THE CAR CUTS OFF. I WOULD SAY 1 OR 2 MINS LATER FLAMES WERE ON TOP OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I EXIT THE CAR & WAITED TIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & STATE TROOPER COME. CASE NUMBER: FHPC180FF040720 . TROOP: SOLLEY [phone removed] GERMAN LUXUR… Look up ODI 11090166 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	17,250–65,000 mi	36,000 mi	18	ODI 10722043 · 26,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CENTER AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN INTO A CIRCLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA… Look up ODI 10722043 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11014681 · 65,000 mi REAR ENDED A TRUCK AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. Look up ODI 11014681 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11016424 · 65,000 mi TAKATA RECALL - REARENDED A STOPPED TRUCK AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. CAR IS TOTALED. AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF DESPITE MASSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE. Look up ODI 11016424 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	13,500–60,000 mi	36,675 mi	17	ODI 10639236 · 10,200 mi MY DRIVEWAY IS ON A SLIGHT DOWN-SLOPE. WHEN PARKED THERE WITH MY AUDI A4 2.0T'S FRONT END FACING DOWN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, I PUT MY AUDI IN REVERSE, MOVE MY FOOT FROM BRAKE TO THE GAS PEDAL AND ATTEMPT TO BACK UP THE DOWN-SLOPE, BUT MY AUDI AGGRESSIVELY ROLLS FORWARD AS I CONTINUE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO BACK UP. I CAN ROLL FORWARD 3' TO 6' BEFORE REVERSE GEAR KICKS IN AND WHEN IT DOES THE LAUNCHES BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED OUT DRIVEWAY INTO THE PATH PEDESTRIANS WHO I'VE NEARLY HIT AND GOES ON INTO STREET TRAFFIC WHERE I HAVE ALMO… Look up ODI 10639236 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10915572 · 80,500 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALVE FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,500. Look up ODI 10915572 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10971778 · 36,675 mi I JUST BOUGHT AN 2013 AUDI A4 ON 4/6/17, I DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND THE CAR STARTED TO GIVE ME TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION WARNING, THE CAR JERKS AND CLUNKS WHEN GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND OR EVEN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES. I BELIEVE AUDI NEEDS TO STEP UP AND MAKE THIS A MANDATORY RECALL BECAUSE THERE IS ENTIRELY TO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE MECHATRONIC UNITS ON SUCH LOW MILEAGE AUDI'S. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY OLD 2006 AUDI A4 AND GOT IT FIXED FOR A FEW THOUSAND, NOW I HAVE TO DO THE SAME WITH MY 2013 A… Look up ODI 10971778 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	40,000–57,000 mi	50,000 mi	9	ODI 11011564 · 48,000 mi MY CAR DEVELOPED A FUEL TANK LEAK SPONTANEOUSLY. I NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING MY TANK AND ONLY DRIVING 100MILES BACK AND FORTH FROM WORK OVER 2-3 DAYS THE I HAD TO REFUEL. AND THEN I NOTICED A HUGE POOL OF GASOLINE AFTER I LEFT MY PARKED AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM. AND THEN MY CAR SMELLED OF GAS WHEN I TURNED ON MY CAR. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THERE WAS FUEL TANK LEAK...I COULD'VE DIED IN AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT AUDI HAS HAD 241K RECALLS BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IN CAR DOESN'T GO OFF TO NOTIFY YOU OF M… Look up ODI 11011564 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11112999 · 66,000 mi I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL JUNE OF 2018. IT STATES THAT MY CAR CAN ESSENTIALLY START ON FIRE. I WENT ON THE AUDI WEBSITE AND FOUND OUT THEY ARE SERVICING THE VEHICALS RIGHT NOW FOR THE AFTER RUN COOLANT PUMP, BUT HOPE TO IN THE FALL. THIS BEING SAID; DO I JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND PRAY THAT MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE OR ? THAT'S NOT SAFE, AND I DIDN'T PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HOPE MY CAR DOESN'T START ON FIRE TILL THE FALL. Look up ODI 11112999 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	1	None	ODI 11633148 The sidewall of the Continental ProContact TX 245/45 18 100H XL BSW MW developed a bubble over the course of driving the car 3,670 miles from date of vehicle purchase new in [XXX]. I drove the vehicle to the nearest Continental Tire dealer, America's Tire at 1327 S. Glendale Ave. Glendale, CA 91205 to have the tire inspected. The tire was confirmed and inspected at this Tire dealer December 30, 2024 at 9:51 AM. The defect was reported to the manufacturer on site by telephone and I was offered a 50% credit toward the purchase of a new tire. … Look up ODI 11633148 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	1	None	ODI 11643895 Audi installed plastic covers over sections of the subframe on allroad, Q5 models, and other models. These covers held in water and salt causing severe rusting and corrosion of the rear subframe. Subframes of these models are seriously structurally compromised and also hidden from view due to these plastic covers. It’s seems Audi is repairing some under their 12 year rust/corrosion/penetration warranty, but the response varies based on dealership (some people are being told this warranty only applies to body panels, others are told that the… Look up ODI 11643895 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	1	None	ODI 11651333 Excessive abnormal corrosion of rear subframe. Look up ODI 11651333 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	3	None	ODI 11657275 The MMI / Map Display will intermittently restart itself, sometimes as often as 5 minutes apart. Each time it reboots, there is a chance that manual intervention (PIN code entry or login) is required to get it working again. Until the PIN or password has been entered, maps and other core car features are unavailable. Having to deal with these reboots while driving is severely distracting - losing directions while driving is disorienting and has sent me down wrong turns in the past. If the MMI asks for a PIN or password after reboot, one has to… Look up ODI 11657275 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11657373 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11657373 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11658031 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11658031 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	9	None	ODI 11658738 The MMI system will randomly crash and reboot every few minutes preventing access to features like backup camera, rear and side collision warning, navigation, control of driver assistance features, etc. Issue started around Jan/Feb 2025 and is widely reported by Audi owners across the web. Look up ODI 11658738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11659085 Vehicle radio/navigation interface (MMI) will spontaneously shutoff in all modes. Rear view camera and rear cross traffic visual is unavailable. Requires driver input to fix. Look up ODI 11659085 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660217 The MMI (Multi-Media Interface) in this vehicle is experiencing frequent unexpected reboots while driving, leading to a complete loss of functionality in critical systems, including: - Backup Camera & Rear Obstacle Detection – These systems become inoperable when the MMI shuts down, particularly during reverse maneuvers, significantly increasing the risk of collisions. - Navigation & Hands-Free Communication – The system failure disables Audi navigation as well as Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, making it impossible to rely on real-time directions … Look up ODI 11660217 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	8	None	ODI 11665328 The MMI system and all associated functions resets without warning mid drive. The Audi dealership has a bulletin that says a software update is the solution, but has made the problem worse - rather than intermittent resets (once every few days) the system now resets multiple times on short drives (5 times within 20 minutes). This turns off all navigation, radio, phone, CarPlay, Bluetooth, and camera functionality when it happens. Audi has said the only repair is to replace the entire computer module out of pocket - it is a known issue with this… Look up ODI 11665328 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11666201 The infotainment system occasionally shuts down while driving, resulting in a blank screen and a reboot of the MMI after a short period. This is particularly concerning when backing up the car, as the sensors and backup cameras also become inoperative. The Audi dealership in Seattle performed the annual scheduled service in May 2025 but did not investigate this problem. Look up ODI 11666201 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11668029 The MMI (multimedia interface) spontaneously reboots numerous times while driving. When the reboots happen, the screen goes black and key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, and navigation, become unavailable until the reboot completes and the systems reload. Restoring functionality requires user input to get through the loading screens. The process is extremely distracting to the driver and there is no way to prevent it from happening Look up ODI 11668029 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	9	None	ODI 11670797 The Multi Media Display (MMI) continually resets while reversing which causes the back up camera to turn completely off. This also happens intermittently while driving. Look up ODI 11670797 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670975 The MMI Infotainment system on my car repeatedly turns off and restarts while driving. This system controls both the entertainment system and cameras and display that monitor collisions, creating a significant safety concern. In addition, rebooting it while driving requires interaction with the touch screen which is an additional distraction to the driver. This began in ~ January of 2025 and persists. Per the Audi user forum online, it is a pervasive problem with this and other models. Look up ODI 11670975 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11671313 The MMI system on my 2020 Audi A4 Allroad will reset randomly while I am driving. This will occur while I'm driving and is very frustrating and dangerous, especially when using the MMI for navigation. I've reached out to the dealership regarding warranty, but have yet to hear back. From online forums, this has become a recent issue across many 2020 A4s. People have been forced to pay $500 for a software update that may or may not resolve the issue. Look up ODI 11671313 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	2	None	ODI 11680186 The contact owned a 2013 Audi A4 Allroad. The contact stated that while parked and occupied in the vehicle, after starting the vehicle, her friend heard a puff noise coming from under the vehicle. No warning light illuminated however, after starting the vehicle, the electronic power control illuminated. In addition, the contact's friend lifted the hood of the vehicle, and he noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire was extinguished by the contact and her friend. A f… Look up ODI 11680186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11679710 Shortly after my warranty expired last september ([XXX]) my 2020 Audi A4 Allroad started to experience random episodes of the car's main entertainment touch screen rebooting in the middle of the car being operated. This usually would only happen once or twice during maybe an hour long car ride. Then this spring, starting in mid-March the car started to experience the MMI reboots more often, say 6-7 times over an hour long car ride. This started to happen more often, and then it would be around 4-5 times in a 20 minute car ride. I noticed that … Look up ODI 11679710 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	1	None	ODI 11689152 The cars MMI system will loose connection while in Motion making the car systems none functioning /. This can happen while at highway speeds or while backing up . Look up ODI 11689152 at NHTSA ↗
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11722350 DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY DEFECT On February 24, 2026, an Audi-certified technician at Audi of Milwaukee discovered substantial rust perforation of the rear subframe on my 2014 Audi A4 Allroad (Repair Order #[XXX]). The technician documented the condition as follows: “INSPECTED REAR SUBFRAME CORROSION. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE REAR SUBFRAME AND RELATED PARTS.” The quoted cost to replace the rear subframe, control arms, and related components is $11,583.00. The vehicle was otherwise inspected as being in excellent condition with no body panel corros… Look up ODI 11722350 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	2	None	ODI 11752972 The rear carrier frame has rusted through. There are trim pieces that are attached to the frame , they trap and hold moisture and salt like a cup under the frame, not visible during a regular inspection. My car only has 95k has been garage kept and taken through car washes in the winter with undercarriage wash (to no avail). After some investigation it seems that Volkwagon /Audi corp. has known about this issue since 2009 , but has kept it internally and not made owners aware of this. It would have been so simple to just remove these trim piece… Look up ODI 11752972 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11748467 Rear Suspension cross- member. Extensive corrosion hidden behind stone guard trapping dirt and moisture. I would not have known the rust was there if the stone guard had not come apart from the cross member I cannot trust the safety of this vehicle until it is repaired Audi requires a dealer inspection at the cost of the consumer. Audi Suspension cross member components are the same for many models. The Allroad should be included in the class action lawsuit. Look up ODI 11748467 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	2	None	ODI 11767406 Audi Allroad - Subframe is severely corroded noted at annual service/inspection. Audi Allroad, a vehicle marketed as a more rugged version of a standard sedan or other wagons, has severe corrosion in subframe, with a large rusted hole, unable to pass safety inspection until replaced. The car has been housed in a dry garage, has been well maintained with annual service completed at dealership since purchased, same owner, just over 40,000 miles. This problem has been the cause of a lawsuit in the Audi brand Q5 model, see reports in web search… Look up ODI 11767406 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11761337 Suspension subframe crossmember (Upper)(part number 8K0505235AQ) has severe rust Corrosion perforation, and is available for inspection. Fear of unsafe vehicle operation due to the Structural integrity being severely compromised rendering the vehicle unsafe to operate. The rusted subframe as been confirmed by an Audi dealer and an independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by the Audi dealer and the independent service center. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the di… Look up ODI 11761337 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	0
2023	1	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	0	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Steering	Electrical System	Engine	Unknown Or Other	Air Bags	Power Train	Back Over Prevention: Warnings	Fuel/Propulsion System
Steering	—	5 ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11113851 · 62,000 mi ELECTRIC COOLING PUMP DEFECT THAT BLED ONTO THE POWER STEERING RACK RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE - LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID DO NOT DRIVE DEFECTIVE STEERING. $3770 TO REPLACE BOTH THE RACK AND PINION AND THE COOLING SYSTEM. THIS WAS DONE IN MAY. NO REFUND HAS COME THROUGH AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. RECALL SAYS REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE YET - I NEED THE MONEY NOW. Look up ODI 11113851 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11186907 · 108,000 mi PURCHASE A AUDI A4 2013 IN FEBRUARY OF 2019. STEERING WHEEL IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH AUDI ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK AND NEEDING IT TO BE REPLACED. ITS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE TURNING TAKES STRENGTH AND A HANDFUL OF EFFORT. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TO THE POINT WHERE I DONT WANT TO RISK MY LIFE DRIVING THE CAR. AFTER RESEARCHING THE "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK" ISSUE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE IT. SEARCHING YOUTUBE, AND GOOGLE MULTIPLE OWNERS HAVE THE ISSUE AND AS A RESULT SOME DONT DRIVE OR HAVE TO SPEND AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY … Look up ODI 11186907 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 10705548 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC AND NO LONGER CENTERED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE CRASH. TH… Look up ODI 10705548 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10722043 · 26,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CENTER AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN INTO A CIRCLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA… Look up ODI 10722043 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11255762 · 87,000 mi VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY STREET.STEERING WHERE BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SHUTDOWN. TRIED TO RESTART IGNITION IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD BUT KEPT SHUTTING DOWN COMPLETELY. ALL ELECTRICAL AND COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. EVEN IN NEUTRAL THE STEERING WHERE WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COST $1400 TO REPLACE. Look up ODI 11255762 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	5 ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR… Look up ODI 10494775 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11113851 · 62,000 mi ELECTRIC COOLING PUMP DEFECT THAT BLED ONTO THE POWER STEERING RACK RENDERING THE CAR INOPERABLE - LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID DO NOT DRIVE DEFECTIVE STEERING. $3770 TO REPLACE BOTH THE RACK AND PINION AND THE COOLING SYSTEM. THIS WAS DONE IN MAY. NO REFUND HAS COME THROUGH AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. RECALL SAYS REMEDY NOT AVAILABLE YET - I NEED THE MONEY NOW. Look up ODI 11113851 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11186907 · 108,000 mi PURCHASE A AUDI A4 2013 IN FEBRUARY OF 2019. STEERING WHEEL IS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH AUDI ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK AND NEEDING IT TO BE REPLACED. ITS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE TURNING TAKES STRENGTH AND A HANDFUL OF EFFORT. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE TO THE POINT WHERE I DONT WANT TO RISK MY LIFE DRIVING THE CAR. AFTER RESEARCHING THE "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING RACK" ISSUE MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE IT. SEARCHING YOUTUBE, AND GOOGLE MULTIPLE OWNERS HAVE THE ISSUE AND AS A RESULT SOME DONT DRIVE OR HAVE TO SPEND AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY … Look up ODI 11186907 at NHTSA ↗	—	4 ODI 11128767 · 96,695 mi I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM LEASING IT IN MAY 2018.THEY DID A INSPECTION AT AUDI AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE GOT STUCK AND CAR SMOKED FROM HOOD.THESE A4 HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WHICH CAN DAMAGE ENGINE.BUT AUDI SELLS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES AND SAYS ITS NORMAL......BUT NO IT IS NOT.THEY SELL UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES....I GOT STRANDED ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVILY SMOKING VEHICLE...WHAT IS NOW USELESS.I WAS TERRIFIED Look up ODI 11128767 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11131738 I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A REMEDY TO FIX MY VEHICLE WHICH I AM TOLD CAN CATCH FIRE. THE RECALL IS 19N4, CAN YOU PLEASE FOLLOW UP ON THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A REMEDY. Look up ODI 11131738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN … Look up ODI 11183719 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11128009 · 500 mi AIR SYSTEM IS PUTTING OUT EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND PARTICLES . COMPUTER MMI DOES NOT WORK. CAN NOT LOG INTO TO AUDI PORTAL PROPERTLY AND SYNC. MY SOFTWARE. NEVER RECEIVED MY RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. HAD IT AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICES MULTIPLE TIMES AND PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. KEEPS REOCCURRING Look up ODI 11128009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11657275 The MMI / Map Display will intermittently restart itself, sometimes as often as 5 minutes apart. Each time it reboots, there is a chance that manual intervention (PIN code entry or login) is required to get it working again. Until the PIN or password has been entered, maps and other core car features are unavailable. Having to deal with these reboots while driving is severely distracting - losing directions while driving is disorienting and has sent me down wrong turns in the past. If the MMI asks for a PIN or password after reboot, one has to… Look up ODI 11657275 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj… Look up ODI 11501571 at NHTSA ↗	0	8 ODI 11657373 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11657373 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11658031 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11658031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660217 The MMI (Multi-Media Interface) in this vehicle is experiencing frequent unexpected reboots while driving, leading to a complete loss of functionality in critical systems, including: - Backup Camera & Rear Obstacle Detection – These systems become inoperable when the MMI shuts down, particularly during reverse maneuvers, significantly increasing the risk of collisions. - Navigation & Hands-Free Communication – The system failure disables Audi navigation as well as Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, making it impossible to rely on real-time directions … Look up ODI 11660217 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11255762 · 87,000 mi VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY STREET.STEERING WHERE BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SHUTDOWN. TRIED TO RESTART IGNITION IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD BUT KEPT SHUTTING DOWN COMPLETELY. ALL ELECTRICAL AND COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. EVEN IN NEUTRAL THE STEERING WHERE WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COST $1400 TO REPLACE. Look up ODI 11255762 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	0	4 ODI 11128767 · 96,695 mi I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM LEASING IT IN MAY 2018.THEY DID A INSPECTION AT AUDI AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE GOT STUCK AND CAR SMOKED FROM HOOD.THESE A4 HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WHICH CAN DAMAGE ENGINE.BUT AUDI SELLS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES AND SAYS ITS NORMAL......BUT NO IT IS NOT.THEY SELL UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES....I GOT STRANDED ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVILY SMOKING VEHICLE...WHAT IS NOW USELESS.I WAS TERRIFIED Look up ODI 11128767 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11131738 I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A REMEDY TO FIX MY VEHICLE WHICH I AM TOLD CAN CATCH FIRE. THE RECALL IS 19N4, CAN YOU PLEASE FOLLOW UP ON THIS AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A REMEDY. Look up ODI 11131738 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11183719 · 12,290 mi INVOLVED IN A THREE CAR REAR-END ACCIDENT. I WAS THE VERY FRONT CAR (CAR 1, WHITE 2018 AUDI A4) WHICH WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED THAT TOOK THE LEAST FORCE OF THE IMPACT. CAR 2 (TESLA MEDEL S) WAS ALSO STOPPED BUT TOOK BRUNT OF FORCE FROM AT FAULT CAR 3 (DODGE SUV) WHO CAME BARRELING IN. MY CAR TOOK MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR YET MY 2018 AUDI A4'S COLLISION PROTOCOLS DISABLED MY CAR AND LEFT IT COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. THE SEAT BELTS ALSO PULLED BACK AND LOCKED UP LEAVING ME UNABLE TO REBUCKLE MY SEAT BELT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THIS MEANT I WAS STUCK IN … Look up ODI 11183719 at NHTSA ↗	—	2 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11090166 · 50,400 mi ON 4/17/2018 I DROVE MY CAR FROM SAINT PETERSBURG , FLORIDA TO RUSKIN, FL, WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES ONE WAY. ON THE WAY BACK I WOULD SAY I DROVE ABOUT 28 MILES THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE FRONT & BACK OF CAR. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER COMING ACROSS THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, THE CAR CUTS OFF. I WOULD SAY 1 OR 2 MINS LATER FLAMES WERE ON TOP OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I EXIT THE CAR & WAITED TIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & STATE TROOPER COME. CASE NUMBER: FHPC180FF040720 . TROOP: SOLLEY [phone removed] GERMAN LUXUR… Look up ODI 11090166 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11193795 · 60,000 mi EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLING, LOSS OF POWER, CAR WILL NOT TURN ON. 2017 IT DID THE SAME THING, FOUND ELECTRICAL FAULT NEAR GAS TANK (COULD HAVE BLOWN UP). AUDI FIX AT GOODWILL. COMPRESSION OF ENGINE WAS NEVER CHECKED. 2019 SAME THINGS HAPPENING, ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION IN 2 CYLINDERS. ALL SERVICES DONE AT AUDI. TOLD NEW ENGINE $10K-13K AND THEY WILL NOT HELP COVER COSTS. ONLY 60'000 MILES DONE ON THE CAR AND NO OVERHEATING ISSUES EVER. Look up ODI 11193795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11255768 · 84,241 mi THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE MY GAS PUMP AND /OR MY 3RD ENGINE IN MY 2014 AUDI A4. MY EPC LIGHT TURNS ON THEN MY CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKES AND THEN IT CUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, DRIVING IN THE GAS STATION PARKING LOT, AT A PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A FRIENDS HOME AND AT MY HOME. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO AUDI USA, LAS VEGAS AUDI AND THE FINANCE COMPANY. TODAY IT HAPPENED 1 YEAR AND 1 DAY AFTER IT HAPPENED LAST. I PARKED AT THE STORE RAN IN AND CAME OUT TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE… Look up ODI 11255768 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11084330 · 35 mi ENGINE Look up ODI 11084330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11664204 Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. … Look up ODI 11664204 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	0	6 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11128009 · 500 mi AIR SYSTEM IS PUTTING OUT EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND PARTICLES . COMPUTER MMI DOES NOT WORK. CAN NOT LOG INTO TO AUDI PORTAL PROPERTLY AND SYNC. MY SOFTWARE. NEVER RECEIVED MY RECALL ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. HAD IT AT THE DEALER FOR SERVICES MULTIPLE TIMES AND PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. KEEPS REOCCURRING Look up ODI 11128009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11657275 The MMI / Map Display will intermittently restart itself, sometimes as often as 5 minutes apart. Each time it reboots, there is a chance that manual intervention (PIN code entry or login) is required to get it working again. Until the PIN or password has been entered, maps and other core car features are unavailable. Having to deal with these reboots while driving is severely distracting - losing directions while driving is disorienting and has sent me down wrong turns in the past. If the MMI asks for a PIN or password after reboot, one has to… Look up ODI 11657275 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11090166 · 50,400 mi ON 4/17/2018 I DROVE MY CAR FROM SAINT PETERSBURG , FLORIDA TO RUSKIN, FL, WHICH IS ABOUT 40 MILES ONE WAY. ON THE WAY BACK I WOULD SAY I DROVE ABOUT 28 MILES THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE FRONT & BACK OF CAR. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER COMING ACROSS THE SKYWAY BRIDGE, THE CAR CUTS OFF. I WOULD SAY 1 OR 2 MINS LATER FLAMES WERE ON TOP OF THE HOOD OF THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I EXIT THE CAR & WAITED TIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT & STATE TROOPER COME. CASE NUMBER: FHPC180FF040720 . TROOP: SOLLEY [phone removed] GERMAN LUXUR… Look up ODI 11090166 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11660217 The MMI (Multi-Media Interface) in this vehicle is experiencing frequent unexpected reboots while driving, leading to a complete loss of functionality in critical systems, including: - Backup Camera & Rear Obstacle Detection – These systems become inoperable when the MMI shuts down, particularly during reverse maneuvers, significantly increasing the risk of collisions. - Navigation & Hands-Free Communication – The system failure disables Audi navigation as well as Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, making it impossible to rely on real-time directions … Look up ODI 11660217 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660877 The MMI system sporadically and repeatedly reboots while driving. When this happens, I lose: radio/media, Bluetooth phone connection, SOS, navigation, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, parking collision warning, automatic emergency braking and rear cross traffic warning among other things. This also causes a very large distraction and poses multiple safety issues. This problem has been going on for months. This is not the first problem with these systems. There was a recall (that got cancelled) a few years back around what Au… Look up ODI 11660877 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	2 ODI 10705548 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS ERRATIC AND NO LONGER CENTERED. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHETHER THE FAILURE OCCURRED BEFORE OR AFTER THE CRASH. TH… Look up ODI 10705548 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10722043 · 26,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CENTER AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN INTO A CIRCLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA… Look up ODI 10722043 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11501571 · 83,867 mi The contact owns a 2017 Audi A4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH with the front driver's seat heater engaged, she felt a burning sensation as the seat was overheating. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the seat heater. The contact stated that upon arriving at her destination and exiting the vehicle, she noticed that a portion of the seat's lumbar support had melted and created a hole. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was a hole in her coat. There was no warning light illuminated. There was no inj… Look up ODI 11501571 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11115164 · 88,000 mi ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Look up ODI 11115164 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0
Power Train	0	0	2 ODI 11193795 · 60,000 mi EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLING, LOSS OF POWER, CAR WILL NOT TURN ON. 2017 IT DID THE SAME THING, FOUND ELECTRICAL FAULT NEAR GAS TANK (COULD HAVE BLOWN UP). AUDI FIX AT GOODWILL. COMPRESSION OF ENGINE WAS NEVER CHECKED. 2019 SAME THINGS HAPPENING, ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION IN 2 CYLINDERS. ALL SERVICES DONE AT AUDI. TOLD NEW ENGINE $10K-13K AND THEY WILL NOT HELP COVER COSTS. ONLY 60'000 MILES DONE ON THE CAR AND NO OVERHEATING ISSUES EVER. Look up ODI 11193795 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11255768 · 84,241 mi THIS IS THE 4TH TIME I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE MY GAS PUMP AND /OR MY 3RD ENGINE IN MY 2014 AUDI A4. MY EPC LIGHT TURNS ON THEN MY CAR VIOLENTLY SHAKES AND THEN IT CUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION, DRIVING IN THE GAS STATION PARKING LOT, AT A PARKING LOT AFTER LEAVING A FRIENDS HOME AND AT MY HOME. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO AUDI USA, LAS VEGAS AUDI AND THE FINANCE COMPANY. TODAY IT HAPPENED 1 YEAR AND 1 DAY AFTER IT HAPPENED LAST. I PARKED AT THE STORE RAN IN AND CAME OUT TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE EPC LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE… Look up ODI 11255768 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0
Back Over Prevention: Warnings	0	8 ODI 11657373 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11657373 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11658031 The MMI (multi-media interface) frequently reboots during driving, resulting in a black screen and the inoperability of key systems such as the backup camera, rear obstacle detection, navigation, and cell phone tethering (for hands-free operation). These reboots require user input, including entering a PIN to log into the user account (if set up) and repeatedly tapping on the MMI, which can be highly distracting while driving. By its very nature, the reboot catches the driver by surprise and requires diverting attention from driving.Typically, … Look up ODI 11658031 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660217 The MMI (Multi-Media Interface) in this vehicle is experiencing frequent unexpected reboots while driving, leading to a complete loss of functionality in critical systems, including: - Backup Camera & Rear Obstacle Detection – These systems become inoperable when the MMI shuts down, particularly during reverse maneuvers, significantly increasing the risk of collisions. - Navigation & Hands-Free Communication – The system failure disables Audi navigation as well as Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, making it impossible to rely on real-time directions … Look up ODI 11660217 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11660217 The MMI (Multi-Media Interface) in this vehicle is experiencing frequent unexpected reboots while driving, leading to a complete loss of functionality in critical systems, including: - Backup Camera & Rear Obstacle Detection – These systems become inoperable when the MMI shuts down, particularly during reverse maneuvers, significantly increasing the risk of collisions. - Navigation & Hands-Free Communication – The system failure disables Audi navigation as well as Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, making it impossible to rely on real-time directions … Look up ODI 11660217 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11660877 The MMI system sporadically and repeatedly reboots while driving. When this happens, I lose: radio/media, Bluetooth phone connection, SOS, navigation, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, parking collision warning, automatic emergency braking and rear cross traffic warning among other things. This also causes a very large distraction and poses multiple safety issues. This problem has been going on for months. This is not the first problem with these systems. There was a recall (that got cancelled) a few years back around what Au… Look up ODI 11660877 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	1 ODI 11255762 · 87,000 mi VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY STREET.STEERING WHERE BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SHUTDOWN. TRIED TO RESTART IGNITION IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD BUT KEPT SHUTTING DOWN COMPLETELY. ALL ELECTRICAL AND COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. EVEN IN NEUTRAL THE STEERING WHERE WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COST $1400 TO REPLACE. Look up ODI 11255762 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11255762 · 87,000 mi VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY WHILE IN MOTION ON A BUSY STREET.STEERING WHERE BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SHUTDOWN. TRIED TO RESTART IGNITION IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT OFF THE ROAD BUT KEPT SHUTTING DOWN COMPLETELY. ALL ELECTRICAL AND COMPONENTS WERE NOT WORKING. EVEN IN NEUTRAL THE STEERING WHERE WAS VERY HARD TO TURN. IT TURNED OUT TO BE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COST $1400 TO REPLACE. Look up ODI 11255762 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11084330 · 35 mi ENGINE Look up ODI 11084330 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11664204 Sudden Unintended Acceleration occurred when turning vehicle onto a roadway from a standing stop at an intersection. It occurred at night, [XXX] at the [XXX] . The vehicle was headed west on [XXX] turning from the far left lane while stopped at the intersection of [XXX] and [XXX] when the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. The car eventually came to a stop when applying firm steady braking. There was no adaptive cruise control turned on when the event occurred. There was driver assistance activated for lane control. … Look up ODI 11664204 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11105053 · 40,000 mi EPC FUEL PUMP FAILURE, DEALER NOT RESPONDING, NO REMEDY YET, ENGINE MAY EXPLODE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. Look up ODI 11105053 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—

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Search patterns

7 patterns with matching reports.

Steering assistance concerns

15 mentions · 6.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 53,500 mi (13 usable records).

ODI 10494775 · 6,000 mi

AFTER 3500 MILES THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A "NOTCHY" SENSATION IN THE STEERING FEEL THAT VARIED IN INTENSITY AND WOULD OCCUR AT RANDOM TIMES. THIS NOTCHY SENSATION WOULD OCCUR ANY SPEED ABOVE 20MPH, AS IF SWITCHED ON. WHEN SYMPTOMS WOULD OCCUR THERE WOULD BE A HEAVY, NOTCHY FEELING ON EITHER SIDE OF STRAIGHT STEER THAT WOULD TAKE A LOT OF FORCE TO OVERCOME AND THEN ONCE FEELING LIKE THE WHEEL IS OVER THE NOTCH, IT WOULD OVER CORRECT MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A LANE. THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE PLACED IN THOSE NOTCH POSITIONS, AS IF TR…

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ODI 10548120 · 1,200 mi

THERE ARE TWO ISSUES WHICH OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING, USUALLY WHEN THE CAR IS COLD OR WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE FIRST ISSUE OCCURS WHEN TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND IS A "SLIP" IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN CROSSING THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION WHERE IT FEELS LIKE IT'S HOLDING FINE AND THEN SUDDENLY "SLIPS" AND THEN GRABS AGAIN WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL OFF CENTER. THIS HAPPENS WITH NO CHANGE IN ROAD CONDITIONS, ACCELERATION, OR VEHICLE SPEED. WHEN THIS OCCURS IT IS UNSETTLING AND HAS CAUSED DRIVERS TO INADVERTENTLY DRIFT INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. …

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ODI 10573003 · 1,600 mi

THE STEERING DEVELOPED AN INTERMITTENT NOTCHY FEEL DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING WITHIN THE FIRST 1600 MILES. THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS A BIT LIKE THE VOLUME KNOB ON THE RADIO AND "CLICKS" FROM ONE POSITION TO THE NEXT. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO HAVE THE STEERING WHEEL BETWEEN THE 2 POSITIONS. I COMPLAINED TO AUDI AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAD A POWER STEERING UPDATE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE UPDATE WAS APPLIED IN DEC 2013. AFTER THE UPDATE THE NOTCHY FEELING STARTED OCCURRING AROUND TOWN (35-55MPH). IT CAN MAKE STAYING IN THE LANE DI…

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

11 mentions · 4.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,500 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10722043 · 26,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO CENTER AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT SPUN INTO A CIRCLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL AND SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…

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ODI 10915572 · 80,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT VALVE FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,500.

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ODI 10992193

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING IS NOTCHY OR NON EXISTENT AT TIMES. HAVE HAD THE ENTIRE RACK REPLACED AND RECALIBRATED. IT LASTED ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE PROBLEM COMES BACK. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WARNING LIGHT. HAS POWER STEERING AT TIMES THEN SENDS THE CAR ALL OVER WITHOUT WARNING. VERY UNSAFE.

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

5 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 50,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11140029 · 43,029 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 AUDI A4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUDI VALENCIA (23923 CREEKSIDE RD, VALENCIA, CA 91355, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,029.

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ODI 11193795 · 60,000 mi

EPC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLING, LOSS OF POWER, CAR WILL NOT TURN ON. 2017 IT DID THE SAME THING, FOUND ELECTRICAL FAULT NEAR GAS TANK (COULD HAVE BLOWN UP). AUDI FIX AT GOODWILL. COMPRESSION OF ENGINE WAS NEVER CHECKED. 2019 SAME THINGS HAPPENING, ENGINE LOST COMPRESSION IN 2 CYLINDERS. ALL SERVICES DONE AT AUDI. TOLD NEW ENGINE $10K-13K AND THEY WILL NOT HELP COVER COSTS. ONLY 60'000 MILES DONE ON THE CAR AND NO OVERHEATING ISSUES EVER.

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ODI 11219494 · 50,000 mi

WHEN THE VEHICLE AS AT A STOP OR MOVING FORWARD VERY SLOWLY AND THE GAS PEDAL (ACCELERATOR) IS DEPRESSED THE TRANSMISSION (WHICH IS IN DRIVE) DOES NOT ENGAGE - THE ENGINE WILL SIMPLY REV AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. THE TRANSMISSION WILL ULTIMATELY ENGAGE WITH A RATHER SEVERE JOLT. THIS PRESENTS A SUBSTANTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, AS THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE UPON COMMAND. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THIS HAS PUT ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IN ONE INSTANCE, A CAR WAS STALLED AHEAD OF ME ON A VERY BUSY FREEWAY. I STO…

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 1.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 44,498 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10971778 · 36,675 mi

I JUST BOUGHT AN 2013 AUDI A4 ON 4/6/17, I DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND THE CAR STARTED TO GIVE ME TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION WARNING, THE CAR JERKS AND CLUNKS WHEN GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND OR EVEN WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE CAR ONLY HAS 36,000 MILES. I BELIEVE AUDI NEEDS TO STEP UP AND MAKE THIS A MANDATORY RECALL BECAUSE THERE IS ENTIRELY TO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE MECHATRONIC UNITS ON SUCH LOW MILEAGE AUDI'S. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY OLD 2006 AUDI A4 AND GOT IT FIXED FOR A FEW THOUSAND, NOW I HAVE TO DO THE SAME WITH MY 2013 A…

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ODI 11084289 · 85,000 mi

THE CAR DOESN'T ENGAGE IMMEDIATE PROPULSION WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IT HESITATES, THEN JERKS, AND FINALLY DRIVES. IT IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. SOMETIMES THE GAS RESPONDS, AND OTHER TIMES DOESN'T. THE AUDI DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY'VE GOTTEN COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT, BUT THAT IT'S "NORMAL" FOR THE FWD MODELS OF THE CAR. MY WIFE WON'T DRIVE IT ANYMORE BECAUSE SHE THINKS IT'S TOTALLY UNSAFE AND UNPREDICTABLE. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED A FEW WEEKS AGO AND THOUGHT THAT THE PROBLEM WAS JUST OCCURRING…

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ODI 11124695 · 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SUDDENLY WAS GONE. ALMOST HIT A BICYCLIST ON THE SHOULDER. COULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY. NOW, STEERING IS JERKY, AND CAR IS SCARY TO DRIVE. DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, SEEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

3 mentions · 1.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 50,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11011564 · 48,000 mi

MY CAR DEVELOPED A FUEL TANK LEAK SPONTANEOUSLY. I NOTICED THAT AFTER FILLING MY TANK AND ONLY DRIVING 100MILES BACK AND FORTH FROM WORK OVER 2-3 DAYS THE I HAD TO REFUEL. AND THEN I NOTICED A HUGE POOL OF GASOLINE AFTER I LEFT MY PARKED AND SAW FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM. AND THEN MY CAR SMELLED OF GAS WHEN I TURNED ON MY CAR. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THERE WAS FUEL TANK LEAK...I COULD'VE DIED IN AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT AUDI HAS HAD 241K RECALLS BUT THE INDICATOR LIGHT IN CAR DOESN'T GO OFF TO NOTIFY YOU OF M…

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ODI 11271520 · 50,000 mi

ON SATURDAY 10/26/2019 AS I LEFT MY OFFICE TO HEAD HOME THAT DAY FROM WORK MY EPC LIGHT AND ENGINE MIL LIGHT IN MY DASHBOARD CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I STARTED TO SMELL GAS FUMES IN THE CAR AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE BACK SEAT LIKE A FIRE HAD STARTED. I SHUT OFF THE CAR, GOT OUT AND OPENED ALL THE DOORS AND AS I APPROACHED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE I SPOTTED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED. I CALLED MY AUTHORIZED MECHANIC AS HE HAS DEALT WITH MY VEHICLE BEFORE AND HE CAME AND DIAGNOSE…

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ODI 11235269 · 57,000 mi

INITIALLY MY FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. TWO WEEKS AFTER REPLACEMENT, THE NEW AUDI FACTORY FUEL PUMP BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THE SECOND TIME, A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL BEGAN LEAKING AROUND THE FUEL INJECTORS. THIS WAS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE OF THE LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKING AND FALLING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND OTHER PARTS.

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

2 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 64,226 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11187191 · 78,452 mi

I EXPERIENCED ROUGH HALF A DOZEN INTERMITTENT WARNINGS OF A "DYNAMIC STEERING FAULT. YOU MAY STILL DRIVE THE VEHICLE." (YELLOW WARNING SYMBOL) WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS WHICH LASTED 15 SECONDS, AT MOST BEFORE GOING AWAY. DURING THESE INTERVALS THE STEERING BECAME MILDLY STIFF AND NOTCHY. YESTERDAY I ATTEMPTED TO CRANK THE CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULDN'T CRANK BUT GAVE ME THE FOLLOWING ERROR, "STEERING DEFECTIVE! DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE! NOW THE CAR WON'T START.

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ODI 11271520 · 50,000 mi

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Matching rule

Oil consumption or dilution

2 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 92,729 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11182785 · 88,763 mi

OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE, THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ON 2.0 AUDI'S ENGINE THAT COVER 2009 TO 2011, MINE IS A 2013 WITH SAME ISSUE THOUGH. SO OBVIOUSLY ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED IN FURTHER PRODUCTION. I AM CONSUMING 1.66 QUARTS IN 600 MILES WHICH HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED BY MY LOCAL AUDI DEALER. I WAS TOLD CALL AUDI USA CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO START CLAIM. I DID AND WAS TOLD THEY UNDERSTAND THAT MY CAR HAS AN ISSUE BUT SINCE IT DID NOT FALL IN THE YEARS OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST IN ANY MATTER. NOW I HAVE DONE MY HOMEWO…

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ODI 11128767 · 96,695 mi

I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR FROM LEASING IT IN MAY 2018.THEY DID A INSPECTION AT AUDI AND ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER THE ENGINE GOT STUCK AND CAR SMOKED FROM HOOD.THESE A4 HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION WHICH CAN DAMAGE ENGINE.BUT AUDI SELLS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES AND SAYS ITS NORMAL......BUT NO IT IS NOT.THEY SELL UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS VEHICLES WITH FAULTY ENGINES....I GOT STRANDED ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVILY SMOKING VEHICLE...WHAT IS NOW USELESS.I WAS TERRIFIED

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b