Audi A4 Avant Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 58 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Audi A4 Avant (2011–2012) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 32. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (33 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All A4 Avant model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Engine33 46%
• Other or unknown10 14%
• Fuel system7 9.7%
• Transmission and drivetrain6 8.3%
• Steering6 8.3%
• Electrical system5 6.9%
• Air bags3 4.2%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 2.8%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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