2011 Audi A4 Problems

32 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict BUY 97/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine17
Unknown Or Other6
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Steering4
Power Train4
Electrical System2

In the owners’ words

“Car was parked outside our apartment building. it was off and hadn't been driven in over 20hrs. at 11am a fire broke out in the rear driver side seat. fire department arrived put out the fire, said it was not arson but rather electrical issue. the car front dash was partially melted, rear seat big char black seating material and showed exposed wires.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Audi A4 owner
“My vehicle was burning oil faster than normal. i have since had my car in the shop several times before oil changes were due to top off oil do to several lights coming on: "min oil", "oil pressure too low"”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Audi A4 owner
“As i am making a turn onto another street in town my steering wheel locks up, when i complete a turn it won't walk it's way back around, you have to force it around. i have never felt something like this before, it is definitely a safety issue.”NHTSA complaint, 2011 Audi A4 owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2011 Audi A4 reliable?

On the federal record it scores 97/100: 32 owner complaints (2.13 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Audi A4?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 17 of 37 categorised reports.

Share this verdict

The 2011 Audi A4 scored 97/100 on the federal record.

Full 2011 data pagecosts, verdict, every numberAll A4 yearswhich year to avoid Most complained-about carsthe national ranking