Audi A4: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Audi A4 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76.9 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2013 | 109 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 78.9 Medium | STEERING |
| 2014 | 75 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 29.3 Low | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 44 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 145.5 High | ENGINE |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 81 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 39.5 Medium | AIR BAGS |
| 2018 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.5 Low | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2020 | 124 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3.2 Low | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Across 8 model years, the 2015 Audi A4 carries the highest severity index (145.5, driven by engine), while the 2020 is the cleanest at 3.2.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.