2020
Audi A4
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
27 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 A4 will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 model and the Audi brand score.
The 2020 Audi A4 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2020 Audi A4 has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2020 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
This Car
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Audi A4
Audi A4
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vs. Similar Cars
Acura TLX
Acura TLX
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
Volvo S60
Volvo S60
Audi vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
NA
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Exhaust
NA
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Suspension/Steering
NA
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Brakes
NA
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Climate System
NA
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
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2001
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2002*
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2005
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2009*
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2016
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2017*
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
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2001
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2002*
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2009*
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
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2001
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2002*
NA
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2005
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2008
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2009*
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2011
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
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2002*
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2005
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2006
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
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2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
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2009*
NA
2010
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
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NA
2003
NA
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
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2001
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2002*
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2005
NA
2006
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Transmission Minor
2000
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2001
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2005
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
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Drive System
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2010
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
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NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
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2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009*
NA
2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
NA
2016
NA
2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
NA
2023
2024
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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NA
2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
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Brakes
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
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Climate System
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2009*
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2010
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2015
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2016
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2017*
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
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Build Quality
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2015
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2016
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Electrical Accessories
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Body Hardware
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Paint/Trim
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Noises/Leaks
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
2014
2015
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2016
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2017*
2018
2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
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2001
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2002*
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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2009*
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2010
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2011
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2012
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2013
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2015
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2016
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2017*
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2019
2020
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2021
2022
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2023
2024
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

SUSPENSION, TIRES
Jan 26, 2022
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, 2020-2021 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, Q5, S4 Sedan, S5 Coupe, S5 Cabriolet, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, 2021 Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, and SQ8 vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L5.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V034000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
31058
AIR BAGS, SEATS
Nov 10, 2021
A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V874000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
208332
SUSPENSION
Apr 26, 2021
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2021 Q7, Q8, Q5 Sportback, SQ5 Sportback, RS6 Avant, RS7, RS Q8, 2020-2021 Audi S6 sedan, Q5, A8, S8, A7, A6 Allroad, A5 Cabriolet, A4 sedan, A4 Allroad, SQ5, S7, A6 sedan, S5 coupe, S4 sedan, S5 Cabriolet, A5 coupe, 2019-2021 RS5 coupe, A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback, RS5 Sportback vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the lock nuts and, if necessary, the associated bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 42L1.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V295000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
40993
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