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Audi A4: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows63
model years2009–2020 (11)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
audi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020audi-a4-2020-front-suspension-recallFront suspension component failureSUSPENSION22022-03 → 2026-041272026-08-26
2020audi-a4-2020-mmi-infotainment-rebootMMI infotainment system spontaneous rebootELECTRICAL SYSTEM1192025-04 → 2025-081272026-08-26
2020audi-a4-2020-sos-emergency-call-failureSOS emergency call module failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION52022-11 → 2026-081272026-08-26
2018audi-a4-2018-rear-camera-malfunctionRear-view camera intermittent malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION32023-04 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2018audi-a4-2018-water-pump-coolant-lossWater pump failure and coolant lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42022-02 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2018audi-a4-2018-powertrain-component-failurePowertrain component failurePOWER TRAIN42020-08 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2018audi-a4-2018-fca-false-activationForward collision avoidance false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE32022-06 → 2026-06422026-08-29
2018audi-a4-2018-mmi-spontaneous-restartMMI infotainment spontaneous restartUNKNOWN OR OTHER32025-07 → 2025-12422026-08-29
2018audi-a4-2018-airbag-recall-incompletePassenger airbag occupant-detection recall incompleteAIR BAGS42023-03 → 2026-07422026-08-29
2017audi-a4-2017-coolant-thermostat-leakCoolant leak from thermostat housing or water pumpENGINE152020-06 → 2024-03812026-08-27
2017audi-a4-2017-sunroof-shatterSunroof glass shattering or explodingUNKNOWN OR OTHER52017-10 → 2023-05812026-08-27
2017audi-a4-2017-tire-sidewall-failureTire sidewall bubbling or blowoutTIRES52018-01 → 2021-07812026-08-27
2017audi-a4-2017-pods-airbag-sensorPassenger airbag occupant detection sensor malfunctionAIR BAGS212017-04 → 2022-10812026-08-27
2017audi-a4-2017-takata-recall-partsTakata airbag recall replacement parts unavailableAIR BAGS32017-03 → 2017-07812026-08-27
2017audi-a4-2017-bo-door-trim-cutsBang & Olufsen door trim detaching with sharp edgesUNKNOWN OR OTHER32017-10 → 2021-05812026-08-27
2016a4-2016-excessive-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption between changesENGINE22020-07 → 2023-10252026-09-02
2016a4-2016-fuel-pump-leakFuel pump leaks after replacementFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22019-06 → 2019-07252026-09-02
2016a4-2016-acceleration-hesitationDelayed throttle response from a stopENGINE22016-11 → 2018-07252026-09-02
2016a4-2016-steering-lockupElectric power steering lockupSTEERING32018-04 → 2023-02252026-09-02
2016a4-2016-engine-cooling-recall-fireEngine cooling recall fire risk unrepairedENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42018-06 → 2021-04252026-09-02
2015audi-a4-2015-transmission-rollawayTransmission fails to engage or vehicle rolls unintendedPOWER TRAIN52015-01 → 2019-07442026-08-29
2015audi-a4-2015-oil-consumption-piston-ringExcessive oil consumption and piston ring failureENGINE82018-09 → 2026-07442026-08-29
2015audi-a4-2015-coolant-pump-recall-delayTurbocharger coolant pump recall repair delayENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING92018-06 → 2019-05442026-08-29
2015audi-a4-2015-steering-stiffness-lockupSteering resistance or lockup while turningSTEERING32018-03 → 2019-03442026-08-29
2015audi-a4-2015-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS42014-12 → 2020-11442026-08-29
2014audi-a4-2014-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption from piston/ring wearENGINE82017-03 → 2025-01762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-steering-wanderElectromechanical steering wander at highway speedSTEERING122014-03 → 2021-11762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-sunroof-failureSunroof shattering and water intrusionSTRUCTURE32019-02 → 2023-06762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-coolant-pump-recall-fireCoolant pump overheating and fire riskENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING172018-04 → 2024-03762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-steering-failure-lockupPower steering rack stiffness and lockupSTEERING132018-07 → 2021-03762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-fuel-pump-failureFuel pump failure and stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42019-09 → 2022-09762026-09-07
2014audi-a4-2014-airbag-issuesAirbag deployment and occupant detection failureAIR BAGS32014-11 → 2016-08762026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-notchy-power-steering-feelNotchy electric power steering feelSTEERING222013-01 → 2018-021102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-fuel-tank-leak-odorFuel tank leak and gasoline odorFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM52017-07 → 2020-051102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-transmission-hesitation-jerkTransmission hesitation and jerking on accelerationPOWER TRAIN72014-09 → 2019-101102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-rear-subframe-corrosionRear subframe corrosion under plastic trim coversSUSPENSION32025-02 → 2026-071102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-power-steering-lockup-failureElectric power steering lockup or failureSTEERING312017-08 → 2023-021102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-coolant-pump-fire-recallAfter-run coolant pump fire and cooling failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING172016-10 → 2026-031102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-timing-chain-oil-consumptionTiming chain failure and excessive oil consumptionENGINE102014-12 → 2022-121102026-09-07
2013audi-a4-2013-airbag-non-deployment-crashAirbag non-deployment in frontal crashAIR BAGS52015-04 → 2021-071102026-09-07
2012audi-a4-2012-timing-chain-tensionerTiming chain tensioner failureENGINE42017-08 → 2018-09262026-09-03
2012audi-a4-2012-steering-vibrationSteering wheel vibration and shimmySTEERING22015-12 → 2018-07262026-09-03
2012audi-a4-2012-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption from piston ring wearUNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE62018-06 → 2019-03262026-09-03
2012audi-a4-2012-electrical-malfunctionElectrical system malfunction and intermittent shutdownELECTRICAL SYSTEM32014-02 → 2019-08262026-09-03
2011audi-a4-2011-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption requiring added oilENGINE132013-11 → 2021-12322026-09-10
2011audi-a4-2011-steering-failureSteering assist failure or lockup while drivingSTEERING42016-04 → 2019-05322026-09-10
2011audi-a4-2011-timing-chain-failureTiming chain or belt failure causing engine damageENGINE32016-10 → 2019-06322026-09-10
2011audi-a4-2011-stall-loss-of-powerSudden stalling or loss of power while drivingENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42016-03 → 2016-10322026-09-10
2011audi-a4-2011-clutch-failureClutch failure during highway drivingPOWER TRAIN22013-09 → 2013-12322026-09-10
2011audi-a4-2011-vehicle-fireVehicle fire originating in cabin or engine bayELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE22014-02 → 2019-08322026-09-10
2010audi-a4-2010-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumptionENGINE252010-11 → 2023-08642026-09-07
2010audi-a4-2010-steering-suspensionSteering and suspension component failureSTEERING32016-08 → 2021-09642026-09-07
2010audi-a4-2010-timing-chain-tensionerTiming chain tensioner failureENGINE112016-03 → 2021-10642026-09-07
2010audi-a4-2010-engine-stallEngine stall and sudden power lossENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING62010-10 → 2018-10642026-09-07
2010audi-a4-2010-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and throttle surgeVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL42010-01 → 2013-02642026-09-07
2009audi-a4-2009-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumption from piston ring wearENGINE282012-02 → 2020-011422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-timing-chain-tensioner-failureTiming chain tensioner failure causing engine damageENGINE142012-04 → 2019-051422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-steering-shudder-low-speedSteering wheel shudder and binding at low speedSTEERING142009-05 → 2021-071422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-control-arm-bushing-failureFront suspension control arm bushing failureSUSPENSION42009-10 → 2011-081422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-wiper-blade-freezingWindshield wiper blade freezing in winter conditionsVISIBILITY42010-01 → 2010-121422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-water-pump-failureWater pump failure causing engine overheatingENGINE32015-01 → 2018-091422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag recall replacement part unavailabilityAIR BAGS482016-06 → 2019-041422026-09-16
2009audi-a4-2009-fuel-pump-stallHigh-pressure fuel pump failure causing stallENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32010-07 → 2016-061422026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Audi A4 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a4
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_audi_a4_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Audi A4},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/audi/a4}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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