Is the Audi A4 Reliable?
2002–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Audi A4 Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 87 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 88 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2020 | 2 | 116 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | 88 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 3 | 32 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 4 | 60 | — | — | 76 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the A4 Compares to Similar Vehicles
The A4 scores 14 points above the average luxury — a strong result.
Known Audi A4 Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 248 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Audi A4 reliable?+
The Audi A4 scores 84/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 16 recall campaigns and 248 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year A4 is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2023 A4 achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 0 recalls and 8 complaints.
How many miles does a A4 last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Audi A4 owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used A4 will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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