2005 Audi A4 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,652miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Audi A4, 5% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,652 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“'takata recall' I made appointments and registered to get my airbag replaced on numerous occasions. In june I made an appointment at the elmwood park location and when I got their the guy lied and said the computers are down he didn't want to help me. They have the parts available and don't want to fix it it is now 2018 and no one from Audi called me and my vehicle is registered with them. …”
NHTSA complaint #11071674, filed 2018-02, 158,978 miles“Well my all of a sudden didn't want to start it was running fine,I mean I don't know what happened. I was reviewing some info on the internet and seen some recalls on certain years of Audi malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #10586900, filed 2014-05, 124,729 miles“My 2005 Audi A4 avant shut down today on the freeway. Dealer said it was the fuel pump and that it failed early. However, they would not cover the repairs under warranty. I know there are recalls on the fuel pumps for the 2003 model but I believe the problem is actually more widespread. This is a very dangerous problem and to have the car shut down in the middle of the freeway is not normal. This fuel pump issue should be addressed immediately. I know there are many more owners out there that have experienced the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10243274, filed 2008-09, 60,305 miles“My 2005 Audi A4 3.0 quattro has 42,000 miles. While on vacation, 300 miles from my home traveling on pch in california the vehicle lost all power. While I was going up a short hill, the vehicle shifted erratically, I looked to see the RPM's and they fell to zero. I immediately pulled to the side of the road and tried to re-start the car. The car wouldn't turn over. I contacted aaa and was towed to a small town which we had passed 10 miles earlier. The shop diagnosed the issue as a fuel pump failure, being no pressure and full voltage to the fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255915, filed 2009-01, 42,784 miles“My car has been taking to service for 3 times with a problem on the fuel system. It makes noises like gas going out of the tank and when you fill the gasoline into the tank, something happen that it stop and does not aloud you to put gas into the tank, it also spit out the gas when your trying to put gas on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10261953, filed 2009-03, 47,340 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10173838Apr 1, 2020This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- 10172594Mar 6, 2020This bulletin contains instructions for when to add gasoline additives for cleaning the injectors.
- 10164512Aug 30, 2019This informational bulletin explains when the range display is empty in the on-board computer. Also A3 Cabriolet 2015-2021, A3 Sportback 2016-2018, 2005 A4 Cabriolet , 2005-2009…
- 10123656Dec 10, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 20 number 13-29 dated November 15, 2013. The fuel tank has been removed from the vehicle and must be neutralized before shipment or…
- 10123653Dec 10, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 14-49 dated April 3, 2014. When the vehicle is completely refueled, the vehicle range (?distance to empty?) that is…
- 10119943Mar 12, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 12-45 dated March 16, 2012. The MIL is on. DTCs are stored in the engine control module (ECM). A false signal may be sent to…
- 10119940Mar 9, 2015Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 01 number 13-09 dated June 21, 2013. The use of contaminated gasoline or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may…
- 10216613Apr 15, 2014Vacuum line cracks.
- 10225066Jan 9, 2014Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
- 10222039Jan 9, 2014Due to fuel intrusion into the low-pressure system fuel pressure sensor (G410), a false signal may be sent to the controller, resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 20% |
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 | 6 | 11% |
| 2016 | 1 | 9% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 2 | 8% |
| 2012 | 3 | 16% |
| 2011 | 2 | 18% |
| 2010 | 6 | 9% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 11 | 6% |
| 2007 | 11 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 5% |
| 2004 | 56 | 30% |
| 2003 | 51 | 24% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Audi A4
101 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Audi A4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology