2011 Audi A4 Avant Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Audi A4 Avant, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle stalled out and started shaking only to find out injectors went out and oil consumption issues. Audi USA is prolonging an issue that they know is wrong with the vehicle regarding oil consumption. I have completed phase I of the test and took it to dealership to have phase ii completed however without my consent or knowledge Audi has the dealership perform phase I over again. Car is eating excessive amount of oil but yet Audi USA is prolonging the situation with no resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821037, filed 2016-01, 59,000 miles“I have had two instances of sudden clutch failure , the first at 4,800 miles, the second at 31,000 miles. I was traveling on I-80 when suddenly the clutch started slipping and then burned out, leaving me stranded on the shoulder. According to Audi of oakland, the clutch failure has resulted in the clutch being in a molten state and the heat was so extreme that the clutch release bearing is fused to the transmission shaft. I have inspected the parts and have photos from that inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10544012, filed 2013-09, 4,800 miles“In nh and bought a4 used; within 2 weeks noticed oil leaking from tailpipe, dealer said it was nothing; then started burning quarts of oil in weeks, dealer said the pistons were not the right match and it was a recall that had expired, fix was $4000, months later engine light comes on, car still burning oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10948065, filed 2017-01, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034637Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides infomraiton when there is a Gearbox warning light; DTC P060B00 stored in the Transmission Control Module.
- 11007305Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11007224Aug 8, 2024This bulletin offers information about the basic information needed for technical requests for gaerbox complaints.
- 11005861Jul 31, 2024This bulletin provides information when there is a fault shown; Engine: start/stop system, and the start system is not working; mileage below 50 km/32 miles.
- 10128346May 10, 2017This technical service bulletin provides guidelines for diagnosing the clutch plate.
- 10118421Feb 2, 2017This bulletin provides a software update for a transmission warning light and in some cases the vehicle will not move.
- 10094595Sep 19, 2016This bulletin provide instructions for when there are harsh gear shifts but there is no faults stored and you can duplicate the concern.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 8% |
| 2011 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Audi A4 Avant
17 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Audi A4 Avant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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