Common problems with the Audi A4
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Audi A4, for which Audi has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your A4. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your A4 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest A4’s Issues in the EU
Alteration of the rear axle’s toe and/or camber values lead to increased and uneven wear on the rear tyres, and if … .
The functioning of the relevant NADI airbags manufactured by Takata, in particular the gas generator, may be impaired in the vehicles … .
The vehicles are equipped with control software regarded as unauthorized by the competent authorities. The Audi A4 vehicles affected by this … .
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Audi A4 Owners’ Reviews.
Latest A4’s Issues in the UK
- AUDI A4 (1997 – 1999) – THE TAKATA AIRBAGon 22. 09. 2021
AUDI A4 (14/04/1997 – 23/12/1999) RECALL: Problem description: On vehicles, with TAKATA driver airbags and NADI gas generators manufactured within a ... .
- AUDI A8 (1997 – 1999) – THE TAKATA AIRBAGon 22. 09. 2021
AUDI A8 (14/04/1997 – 23/12/1999) RECALL: Problem description: On vehicles, with TAKATA driver airbags and NADI gas generators manufactured within a ... .
- AUDI A4 (2019 – 2021) – THE REAR AXLE NUTSon 25. 06. 2021
AUDI A4 (07/11/2019 – 18/02/2021) RECALL: Problem description: One or more nuts that do not meet the specifications may have been ... .
