2014 Audi A4: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
75
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
0
Injuries
29.3
Severity index
Severity index 29.3 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Audi A4 ranks 123 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 12% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 26 | 34.7% |
| STEERING | 24 | 32.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 8.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 8.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 6.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 5.3% |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 4.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 4.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 26 of 75 complaints (34.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.