Audi A4 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
30 recalls found for the Audi A4 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,893 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi A4 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 Audi A4 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 Audi A4 | 4 | 11 |
| 2020 Audi A4 | 3 | 127 |
| 2019 Audi A4 | 1 | 10 |
| 2018 Audi A4 | 1 | 44 |
| 2017 Audi A4 | 1 | 55 |
| 2016 Audi A4 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 Audi A4 | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 Audi A4 | 0 | 32 |
| 2013 Audi A4 | 0 | 24 |
| 2012 Audi A4 | 0 | 19 |
| 2011 Audi A4 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 Audi A4 | 0 | 64 |
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2 | 120 |
| 2008 Audi A4 | 4 | 175 |
| 2007 Audi A4 | 3 | 196 |
| 2006 Audi A4 | 3 | 295 |
| 2005 Audi A4 | 4 | 219 |
| 2004 Audi A4 | 3 | 189 |
| 2003 Audi A4 | 4 | 210 |
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2 | 181 |
| 2001 Audi A4 | 3 | 131 |
| 2000 Audi A4 | 5 | 96 |
| 1999 Audi A4 | 7 | 190 |
| 1998 Audi A4 | 6 | 258 |
| 1997 Audi A4 | 8 | 98 |
| 1996 Audi A4 | 6 | 89 |
| 1995 Audi A4 | 2 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Audi A4 recalls
- Oct 26, 202222V806000Equipment, back over prevention6,076 vehiclesAudi A6 allroad, A8 and 23 more models
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
- Oct 5, 202222V742000Back over prevention170,296 vehiclesAudi RS Q8, A4 and 22 more models
Due to a software issue, a blank or black screen may be displayed instead of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
- Jul 1, 202222V471000Air bags28,624 vehiclesAudi A4 and A8
Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- May 23, 202222V368000Engine and engine cooling72 vehiclesAudi A4, A6 and 1 more model
The semiconductor inside the engine control unit may short-circuit and cause an engine stall.
- Jan 26, 202222V034000Tires, suspension31,058 vehiclesAudi A5, RS 5 and 21 more models
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-295 (42L1) were performed.
- Nov 10, 202121V874000Air bags, seats208,332 vehiclesAudi A4, A5 and 3 more models
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…
- Oct 20, 202121V825000Back over prevention2,857 vehiclesAudi A3, A4 and 14 more models
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.
- Aug 5, 202121V606000Seat belts45,496 vehiclesAudi S3, Audi A4 and 25 more models
The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly.