2012 Audi A4 Avant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,270miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Audi A4 Avant, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,270 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.
“After a failed alternator and battery were replaced my entire electrical system has freaked out. 60,000mi on the dash, and my car is a brick. After a month on the lift the most well certified mechanics in my area, including some of Audi's own, are at a complete loss. The only thing we've come up with is that the computers turn on every 30 seconds while my car is off.”
NHTSA complaint #11241469, filed 2019-08, 60,000 miles“Car has been intermittently shutting down while driving. And starting up the car has become more and more randomly justified. Some times it starts up right away, some times it just takes a few cranks. Doesn't matter if it's warm or cold engine. I pulled ecu code and it says u0100 which is loss of communication to ECM. Well this is a safety issue because I can be driving just fine on the road but all of a sudden it just decides to quit cause a havoc on a busy traffic in houston.”
NHTSA complaint #11218134, filed 2019-06, 66,540 miles“2012 Audi A4 AVANT with 55,000 miles and the driver's side door latch, mechanism and sensor are intermittently failing. Central locking thinks door is open, dome lights and door ajar chime constantly turning off and on. Fixed at Audi dealership. Audi USA deemed the issue wear and tear .”
NHTSA complaint #10564936, filed 2014-02Related service bulletins
- 11034643Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11034634Jun 23, 2026This bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of vehicle in dynamic mode.
- 11031051Mar 20, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn about various infortainment system complaints.
- 11030985Mar 17, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11030984Mar 2, 2026This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance gives false warnings.
- 11029370Feb 17, 2026This TSB provides information when there are noises from the area around the instrument cluster.
- 11028446Jan 22, 2026This bulletin provides informaiotn when there are noises from the headliner.
- 11028448Jan 21, 2026This bulletin provides information regarding contact checks for event memories, intermittent.
- 11028397Jan 5, 2026This bulletin provides information when the anti-theft alarm activates for no reason, or does not activate.
- 11027321Dec 9, 2025This bulletin provides information when there are speaker rattles, vibrations, or audio interference.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 12% |
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Audi A4 Avant
16 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Audi A4 Avant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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